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AA08 OWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 86,073 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 86,073 miles

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system clutch pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing close to wear indicator.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 83,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 80,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,870 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing low on tread plus very close to cords showing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,380 miles

very minor mist of oil showing on both rear shocks

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,843 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r shock has a minor leak

Pass 28 May 2019 71,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,466 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 56,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 49,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 26,414 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 OWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

AA08 OWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is AA08 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 OWR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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