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AN08 VYV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,086 mi
Last recorded84,086 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,086 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - main chassis at top spring mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount cassette - plastic frame split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at trailing arm/top spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 78,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,327 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,459 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,937 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded and bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2019 69,530 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded and bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,541 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2017 64,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,995 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 VYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 AN08 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

AN08 VYV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AN08 VYV 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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