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AA08 SZT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,306 mi
Last recorded206,306 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 206,306 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 200,631 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 187,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 179,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 179,258 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 149,433 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 149,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 55,620 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 45,308 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 28 May 2011 34,580 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 SZT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

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

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