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DU08 VWY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,483 mi
Last recorded146,483 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 146,483 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 146,483 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not holding boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,911 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 136,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,013 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,629 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area deep long cut .near to cord area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r shocker bump stops broken .mud covers adrift

Fail 26 Aug 2019 88,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area deep long cut .near to cord area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r shocker bump stops broken .mud covers adrift

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r shocks bump stops broken and mud covers adrift

Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 75,228 miles

Offside Rear BUMP STOP SHOCK BROKEN AND SHOCK MUD COVER ADIFT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DEEP CUT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,968 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 54,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,150 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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DU08 VWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DU08 VWY, 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 DU08 VWY registered?

DU08 VWY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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