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RE08 ATZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,256 mi
Last recorded129,256 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ATZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 129,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,585 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 123,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,451 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 120,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,344 miles

both rear tyres are worn very near to the minimum required tread limit and s/be replaced.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,717 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,300 miles

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

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)

offside rear brakes have got hot at some time in their past but are free to turn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front inner brake pads appear low require closer inspection

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,704 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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RE08 ATZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE08 ATZ, 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 RE08 ATZ registered?

RE08 ATZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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