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AM08 ZTF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,638 mi
Last recorded139,638 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 139,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER JOINT CLAMPS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,100 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 112,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension rubber bumpstops split/fallen

parking brake lever has slight resistance when releasing

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

both rear suspension rubber bumpstops split/fallen

parking brake lever has slight resistance when releasing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,793 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 ZTF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

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

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