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AM08 ZNV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 163,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 160,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 160,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 132,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 132,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 111,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,630 miles

Rear indicators showing white light.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear indicators showing white light.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,863 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 66,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 55,773 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 44,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,242 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 ZNV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

AM08 ZNV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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