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AG08 XFB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

348,488 mi
Last recorded348,488 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 XFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 348,488 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 348,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 311,119 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 255,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 255,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 167,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 145,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,652 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 XFB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

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