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AB08 OXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 127,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer indicator / repeater slightly dull

Pass 6 Sep 2024 115,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s inner joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,515 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,761 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear rake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner joints

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear rake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,364 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s front inner

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes coverd with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,488 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,922 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,939 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 OXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

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

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