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AM08 ZNN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,532 mi
Last recorded144,532 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 144,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,421 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/splitting between pleats (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack between pleats (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,874 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,874 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,339 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 56,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,709 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 ZNN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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