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AA08 OPS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,352 mi
Last recorded156,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 156,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 150,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 150,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 128,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater dim

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS headlight washers not working

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 113,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,681 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,919 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front headlamp cleaning device not working.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,400 miles

nearside front tyre distorted and cut but not to cord and worn on inner edge

offside headlamp washer jet inop headlamps not xeon

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,548 miles

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 OPS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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