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AV08 VAY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,911 mi
Last recorded139,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 139,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 136,737 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 136,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,781 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nsf, Osf. (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,327 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,758 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,679 miles

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

N/S-O/S/F TYRE CRACKING

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 103,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,052 miles

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 VAY 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 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

AV08 VAY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 VAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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