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AE08 UHT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 95,444 miles

NSF underbody sill damaged.

NSR door and wheel arch damaged.

Pass 7 Oct 2025 93,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads show sings of being heated. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brakes have slight uneven application.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nsr door and wheel area damaged.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,851 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nsr door and wheel area damaged.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of sill damaged/deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of sill damaged/deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 82,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of sill damaged/deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,333 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers broken.

Nearside Front Damaged undersill.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape.

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 78,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape.

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,330 miles

Both rear Shock absorber covers deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread and deteriorating.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,330 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))

Both rear Shock absorber covers deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread and deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,311 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,367 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,705 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 UHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 AE08 UHT, 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 AE08 UHT registered?

AE08 UHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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