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AB08 ORZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,887 mi
Last recorded65,887 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ORZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 65,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,845 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 34,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,143 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 27,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 25,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2014 23,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 22,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 20,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 20,992 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 19,518 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 ORZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

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

Is AB08 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 ORZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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