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EX08 AWY

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,391 mi
Last recorded276,391 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 AWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 276,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 265,137 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted slight damage (2.4.G.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s and o/s sill/floor slight damage

Fail 10 Jan 2017 265,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler/pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

5 bulbs in hirise stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted slight damage (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine and underside covers fitted

n/s and o/s hand brake cable outer covers split

n/s and o/s sill/floor slight damage

n/s/r brake caliper not returning to stop

Pass 4 Feb 2016 245,716 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 245,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at ends (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 219,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 195,892 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 179,310 miles

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly low,compared with n/s.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 179,238 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 152,962 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,205 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak around back of engine

Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,724 miles

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

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

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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EX08 AWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX08 AWY, 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 EX08 AWY registered?

EX08 AWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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