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S5 JOO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,519 mi
Last recorded193,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 193,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 193,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 186,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 178,439 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,079 miles

brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2022 160,465 miles

Both number plate lights adequate

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 160,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both number plate lights adequate

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 151,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 144,886 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 144,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror/lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 139,605 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 132,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking and worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 124,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 124,823 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,333 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 98,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear bump stops split

Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,738 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear bump stop split

top offside rear side light bulb not working

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,592 miles

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

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

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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S5 JOO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S5 JOO, 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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S5 JOO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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