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AG08 SXH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 SXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 105,406 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension bushes perishing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,394 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,350 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,873 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,690 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 92,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,547 miles

Exhaust system corroded

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim on lower limit

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking in tread

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,547 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim on lower limit

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking in tread

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,882 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop perrished

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 69,816 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,791 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,123 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,230 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 28,182 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and out of shape.

o/s/r tyre perished.

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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AG08 SXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AG08 SXH, 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 AG08 SXH registered?

AG08 SXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AG08 SXH safe to buy?

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