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AN08 WDM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,437 mi
Last recorded123,437 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 WDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside + offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 118,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,444 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly at inner edges

Light bind at nearside rear wheel

Light bind at offside front wheel

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,489 miles

Engine and floor obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minimal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven at inner edge

Offside Front Light bind at wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,489 miles

Emissions not tested Cambelt history not known (7.4.B.1)

Engine and floor obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minimal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven at inner edge

Offside Front Light bind at wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,194 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn more at edges

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,250 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,463 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,463 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,798 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 WDM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WDM, 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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AN08 WDM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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