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AC08 UFH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

226,595 mi
Last recorded226,595 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 UFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 226,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 226,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ...INSECURE... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 203,612 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 203,612 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 177,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 177,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 145,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 145,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 122,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 100,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2021 100,534 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,840 miles

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,750 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 53,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,415 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 45,415 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,029 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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AC08 UFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AC08 UFH, 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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AC08 UFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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