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AB08 OOC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,016 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,941 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,739 miles

rear bump stops detiorating

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 May 2013 44,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,974 miles

Handbrake slider stiff

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 May 2012 34,974 miles

Handbrake slider stiff

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 May 2011 26,380 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 OOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 OOC, 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 AB08 OOC registered?

AB08 OOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is AB08 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OOC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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