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AA08 DVG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,636 mi
Last recorded145,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre worn

parking brake effort low

smoke emission levels high

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,310 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn

parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiring around taxi meter untidy, requires tidying

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiring around taxi meter untidy, requires tidying

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,605 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,808 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 31,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,462 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 DVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AA08 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

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

Is AA08 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 DVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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