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AG08 XDM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,084 mi
Last recorded108,084 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle damaged

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,624 miles

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,624 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,636 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing halfway

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Off side front tyre slightly wearing slightly on the inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Off side front tyre slightly wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,266 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

different size tyres front to rear

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (inner wheel cover (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

different size tyres front to rear

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,694 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2012 41,358 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,539 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 XDM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

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

Is AG08 XDM safe to buy?

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