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MA08 XAG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,188 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 101,187 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 97,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,013 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced couple of leds out (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,014 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,014 miles

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,321 miles

Both sides rear shock absorber dust covers are perished

Both sides rear tyres are starting to perish

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,321 miles

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

Both sides rear shock absorber dust covers are perished

Both sides rear tyres are starting to perish

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,252 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,600 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011

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 XAG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAG, 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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MA08 XAG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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