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EF08 VAO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 79,254 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 48,434 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 39,397 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres wearing enevenly

Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,291 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,467 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 166,555 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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EF08 VAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EF08 VAO, 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 EF08 VAO registered?

EF08 VAO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 VAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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