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AN08 DMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 DMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 135,327 miles

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

both exhaust clamps corroded and snapped

Pass 7 Apr 2021 127,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 127,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 121,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 121,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,869 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,269 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,154 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 37,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,057 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to castle on inner edges 205/60X15 hr

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 DMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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