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AJ57 NZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,664 mi
Last recorded176,664 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 176,664 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 156,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front ball joint stud broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Mar 2018 125,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front ball joint stud broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,154 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 115,154 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,818 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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AJ57 NZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ57 NZY, 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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AJ57 NZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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