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AE08 JGR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 152,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 143,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 138,242 miles

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

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 138,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 133,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 122,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 110,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,074 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,426 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R SEATBELT BUCKLE CASE BROKEN.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,138 miles

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

Front brakes slightly uneven

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low not see thickness well (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes are uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,088 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,088 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,980 miles

Blades smearing screen.

N/S/R tyre low inner edge.

Park brake guide collapsed.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,253 miles

O/S/R tyre low on tread.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,411 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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AE08 JGR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE08 JGR, 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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AE08 JGR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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