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AA08 OVM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 111,661 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 111,661 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,397 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant warning light on

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,860 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,838 miles

under tray fitted hard to check check components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,837 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted hard to check check components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,337 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,157 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,459 miles

Bonnet release broken

Fail 8 Dec 2016 61,459 miles

Bonnet release broken

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 27,895 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 OVM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OVM, 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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What year was AA08 OVM registered?

AA08 OVM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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