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AM08 LWC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,916 mi
Last recorded214,916 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 214,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 209,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 209,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 203,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 196,519 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 196,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 189,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 182,531 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 182,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 179,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 173,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 173,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 162,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 162,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer rears ()

rear centre stalk cover damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2017 150,997 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer rears ()

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

rear centre stalk cover damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 134,797 miles

centre seat belt stalk cover damaged

rear outer seats child seats fitted

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 134,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre seat belt stalk cover damaged

rear outer seats child seats fitted

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2015 118,971 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 118,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,390 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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AM08 LWC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 LWC, 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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AM08 LWC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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