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AO08 VXJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 108,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 108,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 95,675 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,535 miles

osr brake binding

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

osr brake binding

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,279 miles

both rear brakes binding

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brakes binding

n/s number plate lamp held in with tape

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,479 miles

Both registration plate lights loose.

Engine management light on at time of test.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,463 miles

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

Both registration plate lights loose.

Engine management light on at time of test.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,239 miles

rear number lights repaired with tape

Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,076 miles

Both rear suspension bumpstops perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,669 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)

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 VXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

AO08 VXJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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