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AA08 OUM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,187 mi
Last recorded221,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 221,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 221,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 217,676 miles

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 217,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 213,513 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 213,513 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken spring base broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 208,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 208,743 miles

Nearside Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke very high readings (7.4.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2015 194,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 179,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 165,003 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 135,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 135,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 19,683 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AA08 OUM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 OUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 OUM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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