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AA08 SKV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 60,888 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 31,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,172 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 20,072 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside corrosion to steering/suspension knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 20,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,689 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 SKV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

AA08 SKV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AA08 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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