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AC08 ULM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ULM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 95,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,385 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,994 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,945 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 25,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,231 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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AC08 ULM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC08 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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