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RF08 EEH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,496 mi
Last recorded54,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,496 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 54,495 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 49,617 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 45,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,813 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jun 2022 36,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,311 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perished and cracking arround tread

o/s rear tyre starting to crack arround tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,027 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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RF08 EEH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF08 EEH, 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 RF08 EEH registered?

RF08 EEH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RF08 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 EEH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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