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AA08 HUV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,220 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,219 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,836 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,494 miles

rear springs corroded rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 8 Mar 2023 89,492 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear springs corroded rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,284 miles

n/s cv boot perishing

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 4 Mar 2021 82,282 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s cv boot perishing

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,832 miles

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,545 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HUV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

AA08 HUV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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