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AA08 HUU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,391 mi
Last recorded157,391 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,391 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 157,391 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 155,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 155,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 153,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 153,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 152,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 150,107 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 150,107 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 146,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 143,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED. lense missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,809 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Weeping (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm worn on inner edge and nail in tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Tread Delaminating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Tread Delaminating (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 114,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" Flat Blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Nail In Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm worn on inner edge and Nail in Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Tread Delaminating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm And Tread Delaminating (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,193 miles

front tyres on 3mm

nearside front shock absorber wet

offside front dip beam pattern becoming dim

Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,193 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

nearside front shock absorber wet

offside front dip beam pattern becoming dim

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 HUU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HUU, 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 HUU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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