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AF08 JRZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,882 mi
Last recorded204,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 204,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 197,841 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 197,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 186,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 173,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,914 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 159,914 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,775 miles

Rear Inner tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,181 miles

Front Lower screen cracked

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 10 Jan 2020 143,180 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower screen cracked

Nearside Front tyre 3+mm

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 124,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 107,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,184 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops cracking

engine undertray hanging off

Fail 20 Jan 2017 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops cracking

engine undertray hanging off

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,502 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2015 66,502 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges(os badly)

front headlamp levelling system bar snapped

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,855 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers incorrectly fitted.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,234 miles

emmisions not tested as to clean

Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,232 miles

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

emmisions not tested as to clean

offside inner rear tyre feathered

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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AF08 JRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF08 JRZ, 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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AF08 JRZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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