MOT Status
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178,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre exhaust clamp bracket corroding /deteriorating
front number plate deteriorating
nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter has small pin hole (releasing grease)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside headlamp has a broken bracket
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lagging slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lagging slightly (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper not working not wiping windscreen (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Chip to Windscreen
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
MIL Illuminated on Dash - Pre July 2008
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly and Near Smooth In Places Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Sidewall ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front tyre wearing low from inner edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre wearing low from inner edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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AB08 OXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OXM, 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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AB08 OXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.
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