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AM08 BBV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,876 mi
Last recorded145,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 BBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,876 miles

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 22 Jun 2023 145,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald at edges

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 10 May 2022 140,466 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

drivers window inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 140,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

drivers window inoperative

Pass 14 May 2021 135,901 miles

Offside Front window inoperative

Fail 13 May 2021 135,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front window inoperative

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,522 miles

rear child seats fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper sticking outwards (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear child seats fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,790 miles

Offside Front wing mirror indicator light output weak and water ingress in lens

Fail 7 Mar 2019 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror indicator light output weak and water ingress in lens

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,344 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper loose / damaged n/s

Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper loose / damaged n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,511 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release passanger (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passanger seat belt stalk damaged.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 74,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passanger seat belt stalk damaged.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,592 miles

o/s/r tyer has cut in it but not showing cords

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyer has cut in it but not showing cords

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,685 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,173 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,861 miles

Both rear tyre tread cracked.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,861 miles

Both rear tyre tread cracked.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AM08 BBV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AM08 BBV, 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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AM08 BBV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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