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AB08 OWF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,104 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

Nearside Front wiper blade slight smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear slight perishing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front bottom arm rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops perished and shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nearside rear bump stop perished and shock absorber dust shroud insecure

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,617 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,594 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 OWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

AB08 OWF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is AB08 OWF safe to buy?

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