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AN08 LHD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,462 mi
Last recorded149,462 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,181 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,650 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 139,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 135,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 131,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undershields fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 131,480 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,449 miles

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

undershiuelds fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 127,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter housing damp

undershiuelds fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 124,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 121,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,098 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,896 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,067 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre, inside edge distorded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 47,195 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 LHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

AN08 LHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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