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AA08 SSX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,761 mi
Last recorded69,761 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 69,761 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wingmirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,802 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wingmirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,624 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,278 miles

Nearside Front nail in nsf tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,950 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 May 2011 22,239 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 22,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

Is AA08 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 SSX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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