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AM08 ZHR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,836 miles

Centre Rear stop light inop

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

Nearside Front side repeater dim

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,760 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 ZHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

AM08 ZHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AM08 ZHR safe to buy?

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