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AA08 SWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,100 mi
Last recorded202,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 202,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 201,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 198,585 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn

Front anti roll bar link gaitors - perished

Nearside Front hub - noise on rotation

Nearside headlamp beam pattern - weak

Nearside park brake effort - low

Rear shock absorbers - leaking/weak

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 31 Aug 2021 195,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop worn

Offside Rear Body damage to o/s/r

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop worn

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 180,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 160,574 miles

BODY DAMAGE TOO OFF-SIDE REAR DOOR AND WING

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 160,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BODY DAMAGE TOO OFF-SIDE REAR DOOR AND WING

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 140,285 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 140,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 120,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 120,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,873 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,873 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 69,608 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 7 May 2014 47,952 miles

cut in offside front tyre (cord not showing)

Pass 17 May 2013 40,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 33,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 26,161 miles

Centre stop light bulb out

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 SWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

AA08 SWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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