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AA08 SSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,656 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,656 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,547 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,588 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,394 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,068 miles

Rear bump stops worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stops worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 63,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,039 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 45,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 41,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,359 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 SSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

AA08 SSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 SSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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