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AC08 UOB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 129,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 122,071 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,131 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack, persish and wear uneven

Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack, persish and wear uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,356 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 87,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,248 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 40,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,898 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 UOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

AC08 UOB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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