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AA08 ZDP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,212 miles

Nearside Front brake vibration spring missing

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,901 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,549 miles

Front reg cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,549 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front reg cracked

both rear tyres scrubbing badly

Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,153 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,527 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50wr17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,884 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 84,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,901 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 68,980 miles

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

mil on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,526 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,498 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZDP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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