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AA08 ORF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,759 mi
Last recorded167,759 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ORF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 167,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,827 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,827 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 152,790 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 147,503 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 138,798 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 138,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,456 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 126,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,993 miles

Front Tyre Wearing On Inner but No cords exposed 205-60-15

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-60-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre Wearing On Inner but No cords exposed 205-60-15

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,369 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 107,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on there inner edges

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 90,403 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & raer brake pads slightly low check approx 3000 miles

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & raer brake pads slightly low check approx 3000 miles

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,059 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 ORF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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