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AE08 JHG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

343,239 mi
Last recorded343,239 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 343,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 332,429 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 313,270 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 313,268 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre undeer inflated

Pass 10 Oct 2022 294,890 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 294,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 279,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 272,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 272,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 265,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 265,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 246,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 245,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 210,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 210,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking from pivot mechanism for parking brake cable (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear x2 nails/screws in the tread close to sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 173,353 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Fail 13 Sep 2016 171,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

headlamp adjusters moved for headlamp re-check

Fail 25 Sep 2015 140,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.67mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

headlamp adjusters moved for headlamp re-check

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,843 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 3 Oct 2013 100,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,319 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,782 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 JHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE08 JHG, 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 JHG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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