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AM08 LWK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 165,475 miles

Advise Damage to B Zone of windscreen but is not affecting the drivers veiw of the road.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are just acceptble.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise O/S/F Shoch absorber damp with oil but is acceptable at this time.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 165,450 miles

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

Advise Damage to B Zone of windscreen but is not affecting the drivers veiw of the road.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are just acceptble.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise O/S/F Shoch absorber damp with oil but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 144,709 miles

Advise Both rear shock absorber cover's have dropped.

Advise O/S/F Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable at this time.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 144,709 miles

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

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

Advise Both rear shock absorber cover's have dropped.

Advise O/S/F Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,251 miles

Advise Rear shock absorber cover's have dropped.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 98,682 miles

Advise O/S/R Shock absorber cover has dropped.

Advise cracking to N/S/F Tyre but is not showing the ply-chords.

Advise slight binding to N/S/R Wheel.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,311 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,814 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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AM08 LWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AM08 LWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 LWK registered?

AM08 LWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AM08 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LWK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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