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AM08 MPU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,897 mi
Last recorded260,897 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 260,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 244,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 231,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 211,668 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 199,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 199,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 183,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 166,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb out this side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 153,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 131,605 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,789 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,617 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,582 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,843 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 MPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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