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AA08 SKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,876 mi
Last recorded229,876 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 229,876 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 207,647 miles

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

HEADLIGHTS POOR

N/S SEAT BELT BUCKLE POOR

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 207,647 miles

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

HEADLIGHTS POOR

N/S SEAT BELT BUCKLE POOR

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 186,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 153,419 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

nearside mirror glass damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,787 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,440 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,730 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,655 miles

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

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 SKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SKX, 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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What year was AA08 SKX registered?

AA08 SKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AA08 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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