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AB08 OSX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,514 miles

Front headlight washer inactive and washer leak front bumper area

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear lever action stiff

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,160 miles

Nearside Front slight under panel damage

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud and bump stop in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wall age cracking

Offside Rear shock absorber top shroud and bump stop in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2017 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front slight under panel damage

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud and bump stop in poor condition

Offside Front tyre wall age cracking

Offside Rear shock absorber top shroud and bump stop in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have slight cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,033 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,033 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 62,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,270 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 OSX 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 81.8%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

Is AB08 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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