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AN08 LJK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,578 mi
Last recorded140,578 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 140,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 3.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,129 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have glass cuts. (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,240 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,047 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 34,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,662 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 LJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

AN08 LJK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AN08 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 LJK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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