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AA08 SGU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,264 mi
Last recorded105,264 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,264 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 105,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking badly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking badly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops perished both sides

Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear both sides bump stops are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

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

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on back face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on back face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around outer edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing around inner edges - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced light dull compared to nearside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing around inner edges - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,586 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 52,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,907 miles

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

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 SGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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