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AG08 XFC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,057 mi
Last recorded190,057 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 190,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot on 1.mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front engine oil low at min

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 179,168 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 179,155 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 74,723 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,311 miles

exhaust centre clamp is deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 63,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 63,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,911 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 XFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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