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AA08 OWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 117,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,154 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,557 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 94,557 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,371 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,858 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 35,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,382 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 OWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

AA08 OWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AA08 OWD safe to buy?

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