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AO08 VMA

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear corroded and swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo hose cracked in 2 places on joints but not leaking or insecure (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 39,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON INSIDE OF DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,642 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 VMA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

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