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SA08 VNK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,417 mi
Last recorded138,417 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 138,417 miles

under car is sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,276 miles

Front Engine Mounting Perished Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked In Area B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front And Rear Differentials Have Oil Present Around Outside Of Casings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Fail 15 Mar 2021 133,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine Mount Perished Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front And Rear Differentials Have Oil Presented Around Outside Possible Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked In Area B Not Affecting Drivers View Of Road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 133,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Emitting White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Corroded/Holed In Several Areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Engine Mount Perished Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front And Rear Differentials Have Oil Presented Around Outside Possible Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Bushes Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked In Area B Not Affecting Drivers View Of Road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2012 66,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2011 46,936 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing. front and rear brake discs heavly lipped

front number plate cracked

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 VNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA08 VNK, 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 SA08 VNK registered?

SA08 VNK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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