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DS08 VCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 113,789 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,763 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,859 miles

nearside and offside rear shock covers insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 96,052 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BACK BUSHES ,,,,,,,,,,,

Fail 5 May 2021 96,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS BACK BUSHES ,,,,,,,,,,,

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,443 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Oil leak bordering on severe ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 65,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Oil leak bordering on severe ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,951 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,721 miles

emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,121 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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DS08 VCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS08 VCO, 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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DS08 VCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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