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AB08 OPN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,297 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 90,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 90,660 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,125 miles

o s head light aim very near low limit

Fail 14 Jun 2023 88,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,795 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,349 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,347 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.00% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,115 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 May 2015 52,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 52,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 33,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 27,817 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 OPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

AB08 OPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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