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RE08 AUP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

348,912 mi
Last recorded348,912 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 348,912 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2026 348,912 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 334,112 miles

General underbody corrosion

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 26 Oct 2024 316,764 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 300,202 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2022 284,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 270,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 254,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 234,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 216,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 198,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 181,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015
Pass 22 Apr 2014

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all 4 tyres cracked slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2013

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012
Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,400 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R bumpstop come adrift

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 AUP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AUP, 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 AUP registered?

RE08 AUP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RE08 AUP safe to buy?

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