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AA08 TAV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 116,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 May 2025 113,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 111,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 109,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 105,761 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 101,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 99,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 94,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread areas of inner shoulder,appears clsoe to inner cords there,worn outer shoulder and 3.5mm tread depth at lowest point

Nearside Rear shock absober top dirt cover is detatched from its mounting

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,appears close to exposing inner cords there,worn outer shoulder and 3mm tread depth at lowest point

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 31,943 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 TAV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 TAV registered?

AA08 TAV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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