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AV08 AKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,215 mi
Last recorded139,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 139,215 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,324 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 132,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,608 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 125,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis,sub-frame and suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2020 121,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release poor/stiff

Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding evidence of heat on disc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 28% (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet release poor/stiff

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 59,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

item on front windsceen but not in the drivers veiw

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,910 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,498 miles

nail in offside front tread

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AV08 AKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 AKX, 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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AV08 AKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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