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AB08 OXC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 170,785 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2023 170,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 160,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2021 147,865 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front side repeater damaged

offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 147,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front side repeater damaged

offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres worn out shape across tread on inner edge

temporary repair noted to offside wing mirror

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot has slight weap of grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 121,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot weeping

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,021 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,414 miles

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

nearside headlamp misted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside headlamp misted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,054 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 52,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

Nearside rear tyre cut

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,724 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 OXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

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

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