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AM08 ZKY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,616 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one out of four not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old!

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old!

Fail 1 Jul 2024 98,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure all look very low

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one out of four not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old!

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

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old!

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,133 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 95,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit ADD SPECIALIST TREATMENTS ..ROAD TEST AND RECHECK (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,636 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 94,634 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,325 miles

Dust sleeves on both side rear shock absorbers insecure

Offside Front Door pillar trim insecure, requires attention

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On lower edge of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,361 miles

Offside door pillar trim loose

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,503 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 1 May 2013 54,012 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2013 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,951 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 ZKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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