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AB08 OPE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,739 mi
Last recorded200,739 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 200,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 200,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 163,259 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 163,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 1,430 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 123,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 97,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,508 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 OPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

AB08 OPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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