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AE08 HJR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,478 mi
Last recorded107,478 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,478 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,170 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arm covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,294 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r bump stop worn slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,960 miles

both rear tyres are scrubbed on inner edges,both tyres have 3mm over the central 3/4 of tread area

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,398 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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AE08 HJR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE08 HJR, 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 AE08 HJR registered?

AE08 HJR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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