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AA08 HXD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

352,988 mi
Last recorded352,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 352,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 345,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 330,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 296,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 266,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 234,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 234,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 189,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 149,079 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 149,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,921 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 34,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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 HXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 HXD registered?

AA08 HXD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AA08 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 HXD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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