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AG04 TAM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 TAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 144,577 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 144,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 141,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body - boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 141,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body - boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 130,934 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

a lot of surface rust on underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2023 123,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

a lot of surface rust on underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,530 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 115,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 107,646 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,849 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,942 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 98,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,274 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,688 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2014 72,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,521 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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AG04 TAM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AG04 TAM, 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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AG04 TAM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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