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AN08 DLU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 DLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both swivel boots starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2021 140,010 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both swivel boots starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,603 miles

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2020 136,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 126,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,448 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked / torn around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner and outer beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Top light very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Very dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 59,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop detiorating

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r bump stop detiorating

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,495 miles

unable to do the smoke test reading too low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to do the smoke test reading too low

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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AN08 DLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DLU, 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 AN08 DLU registered?

AN08 DLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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