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AV08 UZY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,341 mi
Last recorded139,341 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 132,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 129,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 125,582 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 125,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 121,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 117,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2020 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 106,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2017 85,084 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 76,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 67,213 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 13 May 2014 59,816 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 20 May 2013 52,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2012 42,503 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2011 31,042 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 May 2011 31,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AV08 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

AV08 UZY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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