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CN08 AXR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,453 mi
Last recorded187,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 AXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 187,453 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 187,428 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 176,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 176,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 167,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 159,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 147,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 140,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 140,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2019 122,811 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 112,705 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,389 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,389 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,386 miles

front number plate slightly dmaaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,578 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel smell but no visable leaks

n/s/r tre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 73,439 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate damaged

fuel smell but no visable leaks

n/s/r tre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,261 miles

brake warning light flashing

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,813 miles

front tyres wearing low

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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CN08 AXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc 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 CN08 AXR, 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 CN08 AXR registered?

CN08 AXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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