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AG08 HCH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

274,401 mi
Last recorded274,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 274,401 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2021 274,346 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 274,204 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2021 274,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 264,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 246,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 243,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 196,144 miles

n/s/f cv boot perished.

rear bushes split at front wishbones

rear pads low.

slight play at o/s/f drop link.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 160,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 160,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 123,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,271 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 HCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AG08 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

AG08 HCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AG08 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 HCH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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