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AM08 MLU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 93,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 92,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 81,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts full of debris. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 79,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 61,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,085 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,246 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 MLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLU, 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 AM08 MLU registered?

AM08 MLU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AM08 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 MLU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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