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AB08 OSD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 122,061 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2026 122,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,274 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,695 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,530 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 71,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 64,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 55,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,640 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 34,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AB08 OSD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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