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AE08 JDS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,772 mi
Last recorded80,772 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,772 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 171,279 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 171,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 157,574 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 156,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 132,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,914 miles

drivers window inoperative from switch

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,197 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,003 miles

ALL tyres wearing low close to legal limit or cracking/perishing - advise replace asap

TYRE SIZE: 195/65H15

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,484 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,333 miles

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

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 JDS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDS, 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 JDS registered?

AE08 JDS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is AE08 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 JDS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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