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AB08 OOH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,241 mi
Last recorded136,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,241 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 136,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 134,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 134,100 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,864 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Two tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp dull

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,567 miles

Front bumper signs of damage but it is secure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertray not supported fully

Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,893 miles

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

under tray insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,392 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,642 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,642 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,331 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 OOH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OOH, 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 OOH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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