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AA08 SXG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 141,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,550 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cut /cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view 36 cm crack (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear not tested

bulb failure indicator on

washer light indicator on/off

Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 106,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,670 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,613 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,229 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,948 miles

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,309 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 SXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SXG, 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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AA08 SXG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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