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AE08 OGA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

294,039 mi
Last recorded294,039 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 294,039 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 294,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside rear light lens damaged slightly

Park brake lever requires adjustment

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 284,372 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and perished

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 274,636 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perishing

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 274,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perishing

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 261,203 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 248,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 248,108 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 231,664 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 231,664 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Offside rear tyre has puncture in sidewall

Pass 6 May 2015 216,127 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 216,127 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 203,572 miles

Duel mass flywheel noisy

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 169,823 miles

Both rear tyres tread stepped

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 162,435 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 130,420 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning light on

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 OGA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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