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AB08 OXM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,891 mi
Last recorded178,891 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 178,891 miles

centre exhaust clamp bracket corroding /deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter has small pin hole (releasing grease)

Pass 29 Apr 2025 173,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp has a broken bracket

Pass 1 May 2024 165,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lagging slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 165,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively lagging slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 156,224 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 6 May 2023 156,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 May 2022 142,890 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 142,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 142,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working not wiping windscreen (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 136,488 miles

Chip to Windscreen

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

MIL Illuminated on Dash - Pre July 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Unevenly and Near Smooth In Places Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Sidewall ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,038 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 116,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,005 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,005 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,196 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,730 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,684 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 OXM 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 69.6%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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