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AF08 WUV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,461 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front inner brake discs have slight pitting/scoring

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread worn to 1.6 mm and showing some deterioration on its tread area

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2018 81,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 May 2018 81,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre - cut in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,991 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre - cut in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' holder removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,000 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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AF08 WUV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF08 WUV, 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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AF08 WUV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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