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AA08 DPY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,791 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 39,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,441 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 33,439 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,685 miles

All the tyres have fine cracks in the thread grooves

Nearside mirror glass slightly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,916 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 21,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,049 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

slight corrosion n/s front brake disc

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,915 miles

n/s rear brake discs pitted

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 DPY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DPY, 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 AA08 DPY registered?

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

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