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DF08 AZU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,124 mi
Last recorded185,124 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 185,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 185,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 183,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 183,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 180,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 180,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 176,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose over rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 170,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 162,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 153,585 miles

slight movement in n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 3 Jun 2017 143,826 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 143,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 134,495 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 134,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,877 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,623 miles

slight play in n/s front steering rack arm.

Pass 30 May 2013 96,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front and o/s rear tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 25 May 2012 81,694 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,533 miles

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

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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DF08 AZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF08 AZU, 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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DF08 AZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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