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AN08 WFV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,095 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 150,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 129,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,729 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 98,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,255 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,768 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 38,768 miles

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

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

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 WFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 WFV registered?

AN08 WFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AN08 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 WFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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