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DN08 RZD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,841 mi
Last recorded150,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 RZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 150,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen scored

Pass 12 Jun 2024 139,789 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 139,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 x 15 On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 128,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,621 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 69,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 55,331 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 46,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,121 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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DN08 RZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN08 RZD, 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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DN08 RZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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