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AK08 NAJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,337 mi
Last recorded200,337 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 NAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 200,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 196,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 192,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to legal limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 192,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to legal limit centre 3/4 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 179,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking - very almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 179,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged/split in 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/55/r16 - all others 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working part of mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking - very almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 172,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 159,335 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 159,335 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,207 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 60,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,509 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 52,911 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,115 miles

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)

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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AK08 NAJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK08 NAJ, 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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AK08 NAJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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