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AB08 OSR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,156 mi
Last recorded150,156 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OSR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 150,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 150,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 138,330 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,198 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective joining sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light is not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML light is on

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

central exhaust clamp is broken

Fail 5 Apr 2023 126,050 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light is not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML light is on

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front suspension arms are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

central exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 8 Apr 2022 119,221 miles

Central exhaust clamp is broken

EML engine light is on

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 119,221 miles

Central exhaust clamp is broken

EML engine light is on

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes in both front suspension arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 110,930 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 110,894 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine light (MIL) is on

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,173 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 89,732 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside windscreen wiper blade beginning to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 45,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OSR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSR, 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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AB08 OSR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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