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DE08 ZSL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,173 mi
Last recorded31,173 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 ZSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 27,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 21,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,115 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,346 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,310 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 8,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 7,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 6,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 6,011 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 ZSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE08 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

DE08 ZSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is DE08 ZSL safe to buy?

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