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AA08 OTP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight knocking noise from front

Fail 13 Nov 2025 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 and bold on edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on edges heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and heavily perished bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 5010. heavily perished. early replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (205/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 5010. heavily perished. early replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge. inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,200 miles

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))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 23 Nov 2023 61,157 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,098 miles

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 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 56,098 miles

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

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

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 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (205/60/15 91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres aged 11 years old. dot code 5010

Fail 30 Nov 2021 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (205/60/15 91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres aged 11 years old. dot code 5010

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,401 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres 10 years old. dot code 5010 (205/60/15)

Fail 30 Nov 2020 43,401 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres 10 years old. dot code 5010 (205/60/15)

Pass 17 May 2019 36,577 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 36,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,099 miles

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 out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 27,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,659 miles

small cut at n/s rear tyre on inner tread block

Pass 29 May 2012 22,414 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 22,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,773 miles

slight engine oil leak

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 OTP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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