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N88 AAD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 AAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 145,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 138,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 119,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 106,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 92,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 92,938 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 48,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake stiff to return

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 1 May 2013 48,324 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake stiff to return

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 May 2012 32,151 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,826 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

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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N88 AAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N88 AAD, 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 N88 AAD registered?

N88 AAD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is N88 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 AAD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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