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AA08 HSL

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,092 mi
Last recorded230,092 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 230,092 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 230,092 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 186,109 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 186,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F + N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edges..

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 142,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R + N/S/F Tyres worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,060 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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