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AN08 WDS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,701 mi
Last recorded224,701 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 WDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 224,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear deteriated/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 224,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear deteriated/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 198,691 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 198,691 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 172,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 166,542 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 166,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing bolt broken (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,600 miles

small stone chips in windsreen front and rear brake discs ridged dampness arond fuel filter housing o/s/f n/s/f shock obsorbers damp slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link o/s/f door mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,720 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness around deisel fuel filter

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,860 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,860 miles

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

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

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 WDS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

AN08 WDS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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