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DA08 PPU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,241 mi
Last recorded148,241 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 148,241 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Offside Rear Outer SILL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Fail 5 Sep 2026 148,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer SILLS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer SILL COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 13 Sep 2025 145,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 145,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 143,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 140,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 137,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,064 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Fail 4 Sep 2020 113,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tracking due to tyre wear

chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,235 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 195/65/15 1.3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 1.35 mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 2.2mm

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 1.72 mm

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

195/65/15 1.45/1.00

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

advise tracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,891 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,782 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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DA08 PPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA08 PPU, 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 DA08 PPU registered?

DA08 PPU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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