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AV08 PUX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 127,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 121,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,817 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,309 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,309 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,706 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on insides.

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 PUX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

AV08 PUX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 PUX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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