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AX08 AZZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,415 mi
Last recorded168,415 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 168,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 168,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 162,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamps corroded away . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and borderline . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bump stops both sides are broken .

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 162,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamps corroded away . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and borderline . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bump stops both sides are broken .

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,520 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 158,513 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 157,777 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,742 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 143,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,053 miles

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre scoloping inner shoulder

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,157 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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AX08 AZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX08 AZZ, 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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AX08 AZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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