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AV08 AXT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,959 mi
Last recorded42,959 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension /hubs and callipers very rusty

n/s front back plate rusted

o/s front back plate missing

rear subframe and all suspension very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front hubs and shocks rusty

n/s and o/s front back plates badly rusted

rear axle and springs very rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2025 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front hubs and shocks rusty

n/s and o/s front back plates badly rusted

rear axle and springs very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2024 40,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension and hubs rusty

rear axle suspension and hubs

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear springs very rusty

both rear tyres perrishing

n/s and o/s front back plates rusted

rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,473 miles

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

both front tyres perrishing in tread and outer walls

Fail 24 Feb 2022 36,473 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perrishing in tread and outer walls

Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,794 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 30,794 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,163 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 9,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 6,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,920 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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AV08 AXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV08 AXT, 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 AV08 AXT registered?

AV08 AXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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