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MA08 AVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,111 mi
Last recorded107,111 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,111 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and outer edges to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,184 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,009 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,509 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,554 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MA08 AVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA08 AVK, 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 MA08 AVK registered?

MA08 AVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MA08 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 AVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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