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AN08 WAO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

245,589 mi
Last recorded245,589 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 245,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 245,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 240,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 240,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 233,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 233,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 227,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 227,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 219,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 216,265 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 216,265 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 212,152 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 205,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 205,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 200,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 200,819 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 184,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 155,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,898 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 WAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

AN08 WAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AN08 WAO safe to buy?

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