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SB08 TXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 TXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 48,917 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perising (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 48,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perising (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,971 miles

All suspension component's are corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,842 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms, subframe link bars both sides (surface rust) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 37,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 37,206 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 36,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,768 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 35,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,980 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 34,980 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( worn unevenly on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15) ( worn unevenly on its outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 33,914 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing deterioration in rubber

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 31,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 27,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 26,077 miles

rear brake discs minor corrosion on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2011 22,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,107 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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SB08 TXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SB08 TXP, 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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SB08 TXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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