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AB08 OWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,631 mi
Last recorded160,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 160,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 92,689 miles

nearside and offside rear, front susp arm bush starting to pull out.

nearside front tyre at 3mm across tread.

nearside rear bump stop perished.

unable to fully check towbar electrics due to faulty equipment.

Fail 24 May 2013 92,689 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside rear, front susp arm bush starting to pull out.

nearside front tyre at 3mm across tread.

nearside rear bump stop perished.

unable to fully check towbar electrics due to faulty equipment.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,219 miles

nearside front tyre at 2mm.

nearside rear front susp arm bush slightly pulling out.

offside front tyre at 3mm.

offside rear front susp arm bush slightly pulling out.

Pass 25 May 2011 46,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

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

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