MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear shocks poor condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear shocks poor condition
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear shock upper shields insecure
o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear shock upper shields insecure
emissions to clean to register
Offside Front track rod arm slight play
emissions to clean to read
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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)
OSF fog light lens broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
os rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge of tread
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
high level brake light slightly damaged
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
high level brake light slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV08 AXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AV08 AXU, 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 AV08 AXU registered?
AV08 AXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is AV08 AXU safe to buy?
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