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AA08 SWY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,704 mi
Last recorded83,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge 3mm

nearside rear tyre tred worn uneven around inner edge 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1mm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,080 miles

engine oil level low

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside rear tyre tred slightly distorted around inner edge

small nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,401 miles

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

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

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 SWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

AA08 SWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AA08 SWY safe to buy?

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