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AN08 DWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,071 mi
Last recorded126,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,534 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2024 124,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,007 miles

Rear axle beam and related components have age related corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 119,002 miles

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

Rear axle beam and related components have age related corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,868 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,014 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,268 miles

Bonnet handle broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,103 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,089 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,759 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs/pads worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

F/tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 78,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2014 78,217 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,157 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,098 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,004 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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AN08 DWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

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

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