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AG08 HCE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,780 mi
Last recorded183,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 183,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 183,766 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 181,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 179,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,401 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,976 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 170,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 165,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 161,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,618 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,756 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,678 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 HCE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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