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AG08 XCS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,039 mi
Last recorded164,039 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 XCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 164,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 163,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits need spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 153,662 miles

damage to n/s outer sill lip

Fail 27 Sep 2025 153,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure not fitted/sat correctly ?? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting bracket not fitted/sat correctly ?? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

damage to n/s outer sill lip

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 137,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,247 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 123,241 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 115,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 115,544 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,874 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking On Inner & Outer Wall

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,484 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,656 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 112,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,591 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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AG08 XCS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XCS, 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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AG08 XCS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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