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AM08 ZPX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,626 mi
Last recorded173,626 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 173,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 170,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 166,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 162,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 156,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGES OF BOTH FRONT TYRES CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND UNEVEN WEAR OLD CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOING DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS

Fail 10 Nov 2021 156,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OLD UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGES OF BOTH FRONT TYRES CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT SHAPE AND UNEVEN WEAR OLD CHECK SOON (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOING DRY SALTY TURNING TO RUST CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 148,624 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater not lit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,400 miles

emissions plate defaced

Fail 14 Nov 2019 120,335 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect output low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissions plate defaced

Pass 15 May 2019 101,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 101,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 82,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 62,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,936 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,260 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 ZPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

AM08 ZPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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