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MW08 BYU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,139 mi
Last recorded200,139 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 200,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 176,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 167,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 147,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 147,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 141,873 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking ABS pump leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,919 miles

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

offside rear handbrake lever is not against stop

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,333 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 37,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 37,430 miles

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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MW08 BYU 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 68.4%.

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 MW08 BYU, 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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MW08 BYU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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