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AE08 JCL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres wearing and perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 141,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres wearing and perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 136,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DETERIORATING ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD / EDGE OF SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside edge, and inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight output / pattern slightly deteriorating

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 125,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,137 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,459 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,506 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,400 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing wear and perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,833 miles

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,207 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre starting to feather on inside edge and perish in tread

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 JCL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCL, 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 JCL registered?

AE08 JCL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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