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AA08 DZK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,572 mi
Last recorded173,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 173,572 miles

engine management light on-traction light on-o/s/f/ door handle loose and sticking

Fail 4 Jun 2014 173,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on-traction light on-o/s/f/ door handle loose and sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 161,991 miles

o/s steering inner arm has slight play-front brake pads low-rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jun 2013 161,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering inner arm has slight play-front brake pads low-rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2012 118,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 86,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 17 May 2011 86,845 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 May 2010 47,059 miles

nearside rear light slighty damaged

Fail 27 May 2010 47,059 miles

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

nearside rear light slighty damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,353 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 DZK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

AA08 DZK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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