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AG08 HCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

334,729 mi
Last recorded334,729 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 334,729 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f + o/s/f back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f + o/s/f front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 293,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 293,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

o/s/f driver shaft inner c v joint one bolt slight loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 238,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on dash showing fault

Pass 16 Aug 2012 174,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 132,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,709 miles

engine managment light showing fault

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,729 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 HCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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