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AA08 OVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,572 mi
Last recorded58,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 58,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear noise when rotating wheel- possible rough wheel bearing or worn inner brake pad.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,057 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 56,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,628 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2018 55,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2017 112,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 49,558 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 44,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,524 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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