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EX08 TKN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 118,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 97,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,894 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,398 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replaced (0.1 (b))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,079 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replaced (0.1 (b))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,122 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,010 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 smearing slightly

nearside front tyre worn low on outter edge

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 TKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKN, 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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EX08 TKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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