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AC08 WZG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 164,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 150,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 150,057 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,514 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,444 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,444 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 81,756 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 WZG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

AC08 WZG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AC08 WZG safe to buy?

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