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RE08 AUC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,235 mi
Last recorded152,235 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 152,235 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,618 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 147,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 140,154 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 140,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2021 132,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 132,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 125,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 112,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 112,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,973 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on back face

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,826 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both rear tyres on 2.5mm and feathered on inner edges

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 AUC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE08 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

RE08 AUC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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