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AG08 XEK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 158,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 158,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2017 147,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 127,730 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 127,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 110,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,669 miles

Bonnet release faulty.

Engine smoke. Clear to test.

Pass 28 May 2013 86,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2012 81,056 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 81,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,449 miles

N/S & O/S/R Tyre Starting To Wear Uneven On Inner Edges

N/S Inner C.V. Boot Leaking

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 XEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

AG08 XEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AG08 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 XEK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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