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ET08 MVV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,294 mi
Last recorded74,294 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 MVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,011 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 68,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 66,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 66,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 65,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge-wearing slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,954 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven around inner edge 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn uneven around inner edge 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,178 miles

osr tyre:- uneven wear, minor cracking, wall cond

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,177 miles

both rear tyres beginning to deform across tread

offside rear tyre sidewalls damaged,possibly has been run flat

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,854 miles

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

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

front wiper blades streaking slightly

small gouges in side wall of nearside front 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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ET08 MVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET08 MVV, 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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ET08 MVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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