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AB08 OXJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,790 mi
Last recorded146,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 146,790 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 146,790 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,017 miles

front tyre nearly on wear bars

rear brake pads low and offside sticking

rear tyre nearly on wear bars perished and worn edges

Fail 11 Jan 2021 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front tyre nearly on wear bars

rear brake pads low and offside sticking

rear tyre nearly on wear bars perished and worn edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,423 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,023 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 May 2017 82,444 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on dash display

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear outer position light not working

Pass 24 May 2016 74,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,167 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,782 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre 2mm on wear bars

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,673 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,442 miles

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

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 OXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

AB08 OXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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