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AN08 WFU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 144,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,902 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 104,388 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cut in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cut in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,755 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,546 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

o/s head light loose

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 WFU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

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

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