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DF08 AZP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 AZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED'S failing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,773 miles

Corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Rear Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,153 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,004 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,826 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,493 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,472 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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DF08 AZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DF08 AZP, 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 DF08 AZP registered?

DF08 AZP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DF08 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 AZP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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