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AV08 PVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,578 mi
Last recorded184,578 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 184,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 184,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 178,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,005 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 173,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 169,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 163,380 miles

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,078 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2018 147,075 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust heat shield insecure (rear)

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,890 miles

both rear bump stops poor condition

both rear tyres slight misshape on inside edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops poor condition

both rear tyres slight misshape on inside edge

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,088 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake disc's pitted

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 PVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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