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AM08 ZNY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 152,869 miles

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,502 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 116,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,174 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,784 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 ZNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

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

Is AM08 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 ZNY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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