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AN08 LGW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,114 mi
Last recorded152,114 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 152,114 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 151,302 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 125,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 125,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,541 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 124,540 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2016 124,492 miles

under trays fitted under body

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 LGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

AN08 LGW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is AN08 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 LGW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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