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AN08 LOD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 LOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,855 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,955 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,158 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 122,161 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,904 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 113,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 109,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,826 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,423 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,651 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 54,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,416 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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AN08 LOD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AN08 LOD, 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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AN08 LOD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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