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AA08 SRY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

275,342 mi
Last recorded275,342 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 275,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 275,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush forward bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 243,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 226,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 190,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 152,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,054 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 SRY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

AA08 SRY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AA08 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SRY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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