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AM08 ZTC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,568 mi
Last recorded163,568 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 ZTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 163,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 163,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,255 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,252 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs discolouring starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

N/s/front tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake flexi hose light chafing mark due to hose incorrectly secured to suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

O/s outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear subframe and other rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 142,250 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint gaiter split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicator bulbs discolouring starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

N/s/front tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake flexi hose light chafing mark due to hose incorrectly secured to suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm rear bushes heavily worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone arm rear bush heavily worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and other rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front lower arm, rear mount bush deteriorated close to excess

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,796 miles

Nearside Front flexi-hose support bracket missing

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front flexi-hose support bracket missing

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 84,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 84,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2017 69,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 63,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,787 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 ZTC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

AM08 ZTC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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