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AB08 OOA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,943 mi
Last recorded182,943 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 182,943 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 May 2019 182,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 157,254 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 157,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,021 miles

Nearside & Offside Front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,606 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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AB08 OOA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 OOA, 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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AB08 OOA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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