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AA08 DXE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 168,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 166,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,491 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,412 miles

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside side repeaters 'dim'

nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both nearside and offside side repeaters 'dim'

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,868 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,259 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 DXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 AA08 DXE, 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 DXE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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