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AE08 JLD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,236 mi
Last recorded169,236 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 169,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,718 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows tinted (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 137,710 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging off interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows tinted (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,010 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 122,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 114,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,118 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM.

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN UNEVENLY MORE THAN NEARSIDE FRONT.

Offside Front TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM.

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN UNEVENLY MORE THAN NEARSIDE FRONT.

Offside Front TYRE WORN BELOW 3.00 MM.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,518 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,964 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking between the tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,096 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 36,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 JLD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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