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AB08 JGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 135,384 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL, Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 122,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 122,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,947 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 108,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,882 miles

all brake disc's corroded

emissions fumy

n/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tread splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

all brake disc's corroded

emissions fumy

n/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, tread splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,817 miles

brake lining warning lamp on

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

n/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake lining warning lamp on

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

n/s/f cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,245 miles

brake wear indicator lamp on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake wear indicator lamp on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge, inner sidewall splitting, cuts to tread, replace a,s,a,p

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,702 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

emissons level low,no print out

Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,851 miles

the offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,157 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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AB08 JGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AB08 JGZ, 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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AB08 JGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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