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MJ08 RMX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,664 mi
Last recorded170,664 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 170,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 170,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 165,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 160,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 160,241 miles

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault sensor (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 153,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 153,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/r15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,678 miles

center exhaust clamp corroding

hand brake only just met required effort

Pass 29 Jul 2020 141,092 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper lever for parking brake not fully returning and no lock out on roller test

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 141,092 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Caliper lever for parking brake not fully returning and no lock out on roller test

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,305 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,585 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 56,377 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 38,345 miles

near side wing mirror slightly damaged

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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MJ08 RMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ08 RMX, 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 MJ08 RMX registered?

MJ08 RMX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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