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AO07 PAL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,187 mi
Last recorded57,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO07 PAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 56,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 55,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 54,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.29 m-1 0ver 12 accelerations temp 80c (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,355 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 52,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,410 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,229 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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AO07 PAL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO07 PAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO07 PAL registered?

AO07 PAL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO07 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO07 PAL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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