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BL08 UAF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,127 miles

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

general surface corrsion to under side suspension

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,053 miles

surface corrosion to underside

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2021 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,978 miles

N/S and O/S front hubs corroded

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly defective

Rear Subframe corroded

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2020 65,978 miles

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

N/S and O/S front hubs corroded

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly defective

Rear Subframe corroded

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,747 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,079 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

offside and nearside front hubs corroded

under trays fitted, covering components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,774 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,433 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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BL08 UAF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL08 UAF, 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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BL08 UAF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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