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AM08 USO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,376 mi
Last recorded223,376 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 USO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 223,376 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 205,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 186,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking leaking at banjo bolt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,667 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,559 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 USO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

AM08 USO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AM08 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 USO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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