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AB08 OTL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,349 mi
Last recorded224,349 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 224,349 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2026 222,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 189,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,191 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 157,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 85,936 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,266 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,156 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 43,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 40,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,058 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 26,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R lamp damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 22,149 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 9 May 2012 18,694 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 18,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 14,572 miles

Advise nearside mirror repeater lamp damaged

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 OTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

AB08 OTL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AB08 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OTL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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