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AV08 PVD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,330 miles

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

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

Offside Wing mirror glass discoloured

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

Rear bump stops disintegrated, dust covers loose

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 101,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 101,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 96,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sun visor retaining clip broken

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 91,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Upper light not working

tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,236 miles

Advise both rear tyres excessive inner shoulder wear

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,723 miles

rear tyres slight wear on inside

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,169 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 PVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PVD, 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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AV08 PVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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