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AA08 SSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,761 mi
Last recorded168,761 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 168,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,992 miles

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

Under shield fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 147,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,927 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 141,922 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 141,902 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,199 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 134,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 129,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 May 2017 109,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 98,362 miles

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,452 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 28 May 2015 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

chips in windscreen

handbrake slightly stiff to operate

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 8 May 2014 75,455 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake guide bunching[operation not affected]

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Pass 8 May 2013 63,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake pads checked in approx 6-8000 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Fail 8 May 2013 63,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

advise rear brake pads checked in approx 6-8000 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Pass 17 May 2012 51,514 miles

All tyres worn to 3mm, nearside rear is worn unevenly.

Phone holder removed from screen (left on passenger seat).

Stone chips in screen.

Fail 16 May 2012 51,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

All tyres worn to 3mm, nearside rear is worn unevenly.

Phone holder removed from screen (left on passenger seat).

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 19 May 2011 35,282 miles

small chips in windscreen

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 SSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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