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AB08 OPA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,122 mi
Last recorded183,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 183,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,306 miles

small chip to front screen out of swept zone

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 105,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 105,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 98,242 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 86,860 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 76,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,484 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 OPA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

AB08 OPA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is AB08 OPA safe to buy?

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