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EY08 RSO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,170 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only Just Meets MOT Criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,769 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked inner sidewalls and worn inner edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL light on

Fail 15 Oct 2024 131,769 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked inner sidewalls and worn inner edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine MIL light on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,463 miles

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 10 Oct 2023 123,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,505 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 112,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,358 miles

all brake pads approx half worn

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,711 miles

one of the high level stop light led,s not working

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,079 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing and feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing and feathering on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,495 miles

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

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

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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EY08 RSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EY08 RSO, 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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EY08 RSO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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