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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration AP08RVR
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,584 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,195 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,477 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to sub frame deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to sub frame deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,430 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2023 13 Jun 20263 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,322 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2022 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,626 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,998 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover broken (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,995 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears are worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,235 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- auxilliary drive belt shredded
30 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- auxilliary drive belt shredded
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,614 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,380 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016 13 Jun 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,935 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 13 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,106 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,803 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 13 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,032 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP08RVR was registered on 2008-08-08
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