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AA08 OTH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,141 mi
Last recorded119,141 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 102,971 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,499 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 average reading 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

offside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,487 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - both arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value limit of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - both arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,551 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing down on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,758 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,516 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2019 75,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 66,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 60,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 50,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inside edge of tread

Pass 9 May 2014 50,176 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inside edge of tread

Pass 10 May 2013 43,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 36,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,480 miles

rear tyres are worn on the inside edge aand aree starting to crack in tread pattern

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 OTH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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