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AM08 ZRX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,805 mi
Last recorded152,805 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 146,814 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 139,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,884 miles

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

both rear shock absorber buffers deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock buffer perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,901 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,021 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,849 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 ZRX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

Is AM08 ZRX safe to buy?

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