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AM08 ZNA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,309 mi
Last recorded222,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 222,309 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 222,309 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 197,898 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 197,898 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned adjust to correct aim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned adjust to correct aim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 177,814 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Advise door retaining strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise binding 28 % (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 177,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working door side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Advise door retaining strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise inner shoulder zero tread near fail tyre size 195/65 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise binding 28 % (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 150,801 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 145,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and slightly uneven

Offside Front tyre wear inner

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and slightly uneven

Fail 30 Jan 2020 137,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and slightly uneven

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wear inner

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and slightly uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,189 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre nearing 2mm marker centre tread

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,558 miles

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

Rear corroding in places

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,681 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,891 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,465 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,823 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 ZNA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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