CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB08 OPD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 134,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,502 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm with inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,517 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyre treads are cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,673 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and are cracked and in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,673 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and are cracked and in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,137 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges, plus tread cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,137 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges, plus tread cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of treads depths on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 67,020 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,217 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 49,999 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight judder on front brakes & discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 13 May 2013 49,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight judder on front brakes & discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 May 2012 43,376 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread & 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre splitting in tread groove & 3mm tread

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Fail 22 May 2012 43,376 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread & 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre splitting in tread groove & 3mm tread

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,414 miles

both front tyres tread depths of 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB08 OPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPD, 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

How do I check the history of AB08 OPD?

You can check the full history of AB08 OPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB08 OPD registered?

AB08 OPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AB08 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OPD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB08 OPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB08 OPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.