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DS08 XRR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,946 mi
Last recorded197,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 197,946 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,302 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 176,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 159,012 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,896 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,207 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,435 miles

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,473 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 XRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DS08 XRR, 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 DS08 XRR registered?

DS08 XRR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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