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AN08 VXT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,132 mi
Last recorded147,132 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 147,132 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 147,132 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 139,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 139,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 135,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,668 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 131,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,802 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,802 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,361 miles

Brake fluid deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,215 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs very corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears damp, unable to confirm if brake fluid

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,215 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs very corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears damp, unable to confirm if brake fluid

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,733 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,324 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre tread depth of n/s/rear tyre 2.5mm, scrubbed on inner edge, legal limit1.6mm.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,252 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre scrubbed badly on inner edge, tread depth 3mm.

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 VXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AN08 VXT, 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 AN08 VXT registered?

AN08 VXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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