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C18 ASJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ASJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 143,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 135,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 135,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 124,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 123,192 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 121,870 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,476 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 112,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 111,782 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 108,851 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,745 miles

Inner Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 91,991 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,200 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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C18 ASJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C18 ASJ, 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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C18 ASJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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