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AG08 XGW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,101 mi
Last recorded162,101 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 162,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,220 miles

All tyres worn on the inside edges

OSF spring corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,417 miles

all four tyres are wearing on inside edges

both rear discs pitted/corroded

rear screen wash not working/blocked

windscreen chipped/scratched a and b zones

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,819 miles

EXHAUST SLEEVE JOINT STRONGLY ADVISED (CORRODED)

bonnet stay clip is broken

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded on outside edge

rear screen wash in/op

windscreen chipped/slightly scratched in zone A

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SLEEVE JOINT STRONGLY ADVISED (CORRODED)

bonnet stay clip is broken

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded on outside edge

rear screen wash in/op

windscreen chipped/slightly scratched in zone A

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,343 miles

bonnet stay holder broken

both front tyres at 4mm but inside edges wearing low

exhaust sleeve corroded

key remote not working

rear screenwash not working

slight wear on wish bone rear bushes but still function ok

small chip in windscreen behind interior mirror

Fail 29 Mar 2013 79,343 miles

rear screenwash not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stay holder broken

both front tyres at 4mm but inside edges wearing low

exhaust sleeve corroded

key remote not working

slight wear on wish bone rear bushes but still function ok

small chip in windscreen behind interior mirror

Pass 6 May 2011 45,060 miles

Slight play in front suspension bushes

Fail 6 May 2011 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front pads worn low

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)

Slight play in front suspension bushes

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 XGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

AG08 XGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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