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RE08 AVB

2008 Skoda Octavia Vrs

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,239 mi
Last recorded91,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Vrs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 91,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/ axle beam surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,016 miles

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

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

rear suspension compnets service corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,855 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 169,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,982 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge borderline

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,865 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,035 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Vrs?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,390
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5
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RE08 AVB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Vrs in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Vrs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 AVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Vrs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia Vrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE08 AVB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Vrs, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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