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AC08 UJS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,767 mi
Last recorded155,767 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 130,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 130,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,280 miles

emissions unchecked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

emissions unchecked

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres tyres worn on inside edges

both rear lower shock absorber bushes has slight play

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres tyres worn on inside edges

both rear lower shock absorber bushes has slight play

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,372 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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AC08 UJS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AC08 UJS, 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 AC08 UJS registered?

AC08 UJS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AC08 UJS safe to buy?

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