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AJ57 ODK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,276 mi
Last recorded151,276 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ODK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 151,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 147,266 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 147,231 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle keeps cutting out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,015 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,990 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut close to cords

Offside front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,388 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear screen washer not working.

Two bulbs not working in n/s/rear sidelight.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intermittant knocking noise on a righthand lock in reverse when braking, suspect play in n/side wishbone rear bush.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear screen washer not working.

Two bulbs not working in n/s/rear sidelight.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

intermittant knocking noise on a righthand lock in reverse when braking, suspect play in n/side wishbone rear bush.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,875 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 ODK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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