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EJ08 MZU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,048 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 126,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 120,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning sensor wire broken.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 115,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Calliper soaked in brake fluid? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,009 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 110,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 105,711 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,709 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,001 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 10,100 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,904 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,008 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,921 miles

offside rear tyre cracking (195.65.15)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 62,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre cracking (195.65.15)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,791 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine coolant on min.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ08 MZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EJ08 MZU, 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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EJ08 MZU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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