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AA08 TBU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,624 mi
Last recorded176,624 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 TBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 176,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop links both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,029 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracks on sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 136,029 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracks on sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,014 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,569 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))

nearside front and rear brake discs and offside front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,285 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 79,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,919 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 36,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,812 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 TBU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AA08 TBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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