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AG08 GXB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,677 miles

Slight wear in nearside steering tie rod inner joint. Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose. Slight perishing all rear suspension bushes. Slight corrosion rear suspension sub frame & mid exhaust sleeve.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 30,851 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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AG08 GXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AG08 GXB, 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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What year was AG08 GXB registered?

AG08 GXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AG08 GXB safe to buy?

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