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AE08 JEG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,540 mi
Last recorded193,540 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 193,540 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 186,870 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 186,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 175,102 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 163,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 123,352 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,264 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 102,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,555 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 58,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 44,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,718 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 JEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JEG, 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 JEG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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