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AM08 LXX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 127,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp coroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,140 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 93,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 74,837 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,017 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 42,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,181 miles

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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AM08 LXX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXX, 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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What year was AM08 LXX registered?

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

Is AM08 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LXX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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