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EX08 AZD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,646 mi
Last recorded37,646 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 37,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 37,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,214 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 32,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 20,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,218 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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EX08 AZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX08 AZD, 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 EX08 AZD registered?

EX08 AZD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 AZD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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