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DE08 JTU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,626 mi
Last recorded256,626 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 256,626 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2024 227,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 211,083 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 211,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 198,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 198,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 187,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 181,205 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 181,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 174,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 168,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 160,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops broken and covers dropped. Not dangerous

Fail 6 Apr 2017 160,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear Both shock absorber bump stops broken and covers dropped. Not dangerous

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,961 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 143,304 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

N/s/r tyre 1mm of tread inner edge/2mm outer edge (225/45/17)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn slightly

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread inner edge/3mm outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 143,304 miles

Both front tyre valves cracking

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

N/s/r tyre 1mm of tread inner edge/2mm outer edge (225/45/17)

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn slightly

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread inner edge/3mm outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,381 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack but not showing cords at time of test

emissions too clean to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,098 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,539 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,337 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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DE08 JTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE08 JTU, 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 DE08 JTU registered?

DE08 JTU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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