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AE08 JBA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

329,591 mi
Last recorded329,591 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 329,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 329,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 324,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 322,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 314,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 298,614 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 257,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 257,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 220,223 miles

both front tyres wear inside

both rear bumpstops

Fail 1 Sep 2016 220,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wear inside

both rear bumpstops

Pass 1 Sep 2015 187,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 163,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 136,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 111,769 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,162 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 12,668 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JBA, 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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AE08 JBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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