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DL08 AGO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 AGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,695 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 138,693 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour bulbs have faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 132,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,105 miles

both side repeaters slightly dull

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both side repeaters slightly dull

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,679 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 104,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,456 miles

nsr tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,956 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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DL08 AGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DL08 AGO, 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 DL08 AGO registered?

DL08 AGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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