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AA08 DNF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

225,674 mi
Last recorded225,674 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 225,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 203,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 170,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 140,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake discs worn / front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,629 miles

full length floor shield fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

full length floor shield fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,648 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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AA08 DNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA08 DNF, 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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AA08 DNF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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