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AA08 OVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Sep 2019 109,234 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear o/s mirror glass (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads wearing low and wear to rear discs

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,819 miles

o//s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o//s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,479 miles

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,534 miles

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

brake pad warning wiresbroken

front brake pads worn low and wear on brake discs

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 9 Dec 2014 68,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning wiresbroken

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

front brake pads worn low and wear on brake discs

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,166 miles

brake warning wire snapped nearside front

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,309 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 48,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 35,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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