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AA08 SXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,408 mi
Last recorded148,408 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,566 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 147,557 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 144,522 miles

both outer sills corroded not considered excessively

Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,741 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorating but not blowing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,087 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 116,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,357 miles

handbrake stiff

offside rear tyre low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,533 miles

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

REAR PADS LOW CHANGE SOON TO SAVE DISCS

front tyres wear edges

highline stop deteriorated

o/s screen small chips

rear tyres wear edges

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)

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

REAR PADS LOW CHANGE SOON TO SAVE DISCS

front tyres wear edges

highline stop deteriorated

o/s screen small chips

rear tyres wear edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,200 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,277 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,258 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 SXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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