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AM08 ZPF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 158,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 149,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 149,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 141,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,419 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 128,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,730 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,685 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge close to cords showing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,937 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 ZPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

AM08 ZPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AM08 ZPF safe to buy?

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