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AG08 GYK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 154,084 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,346 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

due to wear on front tyres allignment check advised

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder and has cracks along outer sidewall but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder and cracked along tread pattern but no cords exposed

offside front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall but no cords exposed 195/65/15

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

due to wear on front tyres allignment check advised

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder and has cracks along outer sidewall but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder and cracked along tread pattern but no cords exposed

offside front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall but no cords exposed 195/65/15

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear light unit cracked

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,158 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,523 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)

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 GYK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG08 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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