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AM08 MBO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,889 mi
Last recorded173,889 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 173,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 173,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 171,614 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 171,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 168,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 163,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 151,288 miles

oil level on min

Fail 8 Jan 2022 151,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,652 miles

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 8 Jan 2021 140,652 miles

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

rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2020 133,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,992 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges (pressures found low)

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges (pressures found low)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,032 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,464 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,464 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,527 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,035 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 MBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 AM08 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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