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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake caliper mechanism not returning to stop.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads worn lower than N/S. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak / fumes from oil filler neck on rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount broken up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing. (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake caliper mechanism not returning to stop.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads worn lower than N/S. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak / fumes from oil filler neck on rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both shoulders - inside worse. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Direction of rotation also incorrect. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both shoulders - inside worse. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall is damaged / has a step due to vehicle being driven with flat tyre. This tyre needs to be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake light. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake caliper mechanism not returning fully to stop.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSP[ECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
rust on underside
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective pressure low ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective pressure low ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
rear shock absorber rubber gaiters split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear shocker dust covers loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing slightly uneven
engine covers and undertrays fitted
handbrake requires either repair or adjustment
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing slightly uneven
engine covers and undertrays fitted
handbrake requires either repair or adjustment
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet release handle broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet release handle broken
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AN08 DHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AN08 DHU, 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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AN08 DHU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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