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AN08 LNZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

262,390 mi
Last recorded262,390 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 LNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 262,390 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 262,388 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 242,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 224,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 206,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and close on inside edge. ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 188,974 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 174,256 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 174,256 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 159,576 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 159,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 145,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 144,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,764 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

both front wiper blades starting to smear

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 LNZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

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

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