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AB08 OXL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 159,307 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 159,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 159,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody rust not excessive

Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,197 miles

both rear tyres are beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,539 miles

High level stop lamp removed at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 140,319 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,442 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,911 miles

Smoke emmissions close to maxi,u, limit

Fail 30 Apr 2014 116,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Smoke emmissions close to maxi,u, limit

Pass 30 May 2012 78,552 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,734 miles

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

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

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 OXL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

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

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