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AV08 UJJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

270,111 mi
Last recorded270,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 270,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 245,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 244,947 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 218,785 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 218,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,266 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 130,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low uneven wear on inner edge- nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 130,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low uneven wear on inner edge- nail (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 84,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,647 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,585 miles

front and rear discs have corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs have corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 36,432 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 UJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV08 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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