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AB08 OOY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,765 mi
Last recorded164,765 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OOY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 164,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 160,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 154,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 148,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 141,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 133,272 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))

Pass 20 May 2020 126,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 117,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 106,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 95,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 83,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,768 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 45,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 32,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,288 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 OOY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AB08 OOY, 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 AB08 OOY registered?

AB08 OOY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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