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AM08 MKK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,034 mi
Last recorded212,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 212,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 207,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 207,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 201,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 176,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 176,889 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not able to pull out centre rear seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 146,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 146,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 125,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,618 miles

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 2 Jun 2015 87,843 miles

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,838 miles

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

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

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,580 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,580 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,320 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 MKK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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