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AO08 JCV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 119,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 111,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,778 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front and rear axles have different size tyres.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,510 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and light level severely reduced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod / drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front and rear axles have different size tyres.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,966 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 53,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,279 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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AO08 JCV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 JCV, 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 AO08 JCV registered?

AO08 JCV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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