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PL08 AYP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

246,219 mi
Last recorded246,219 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 AYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 246,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 230,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 218,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 218,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 209,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 187,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 142,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 125,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,506 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,962 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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PL08 AYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PL08 AYP, 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 PL08 AYP registered?

PL08 AYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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