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AM08 ZHB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,238 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,114 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 80,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and almost worn through to cords would advise replacement

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Front Tyre, nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear on 1.5mm limit Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,778 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2013 37,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,639 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 ZHB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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