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SA08 VLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,674 mi
Last recorded201,674 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 201,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 200,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 197,555 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers window not working

Fail 1 May 2024 197,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers window not working

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 191,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 179,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Dec 2021 179,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiperblade defective

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,874 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2020 166,874 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2019 149,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly split on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly split on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2018 137,705 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in inner and outer walls

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,716 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,398 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,383 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)

offside rear tyre inner wall has slight bulge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,651 miles

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

Rear wiper smearing

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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SA08 VLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA08 VLV, 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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SA08 VLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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