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AN08 DLX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

319,105 mi
Last recorded319,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 DLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 319,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 1999 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray not fully secure

Pass 5 Nov 2019 307,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 291,735 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 291,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 274,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 257,184 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 257,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 241,292 miles

Nearside Lower sill has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Lower sill slight damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 241,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both sills damaged

corroded underbody

offside front inner steering rack end has slight play

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 226,337 miles

front brake slightly out of balance

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 2 May 2017 226,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

front brake slightly out of balance

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 3 Nov 2016 207,700 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake slightly out of balance note new pads fitted

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 1 Nov 2016 207,600 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 27 Apr 2016 189,189 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 189,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 155,248 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 155,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 116,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

slight ware front discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,142 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

slight ware front discs

Pass 21 May 2013 77,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,714 miles

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,501 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,501 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DLX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

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

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