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AB08 OPO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,782 mi
Last recorded130,782 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 130,782 miles

Front exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2016 137,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust mount in poor condition

Rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear tyres worn on inside edges, very close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 94,070 miles

exhaust sleeve joint corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated still secure

rear screen wash in/op

rear tyres slightly wearing on insides

Pass 17 May 2013 76,443 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust sleeve joint is corroding

rear screen wash not working (blockage ??)

Fail 17 May 2013 76,443 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust sleeve joint is corroding

rear screen wash not working (blockage ??)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,435 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s headlamp on high limit

stone or debris behind n/s front disc (noise)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,019 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 OPO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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