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AA08 SOC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,386 mi
Last recorded51,386 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,386 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 50,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 49,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 46,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 45,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 45,040 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 42,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,003 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 35,422 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & splitting on outer walls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s front tyre slightly perishing in tread

Pass 15 May 2017 32,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,004 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF & OSF rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,644 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 SOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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