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AN08 DXF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,043 mi
Last recorded197,043 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 DXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 197,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 187,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has movement at fixing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 187,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side front dose not clear (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has movement at fixing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 165,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,909 miles

Bulb warning lamp on dash display however all tested lights in working order

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

note front and rear discs worn/lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,551 miles

note front and rear discs worn/lipped

Fail 24 May 2011 79,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 79,379 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 DXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

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

Is AN08 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 DXF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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