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AA08 SXF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,851 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2022 86,215 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 86,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,338 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has a differnt speed rating to the other three tyres

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 SXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

AA08 SXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 SXF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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