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SJ08 OKH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,021 mi
Last recorded152,021 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 OKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 152,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 150,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 150,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 148,167 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 143,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 143,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 140,077 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 125,904 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

park brake efficiency 16%. Nearside rear park brake reading lower than offside

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 94,626 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,626 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,225 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges-close to legal limit.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,225 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges-close to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,630 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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SJ08 OKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SJ08 OKH, 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 SJ08 OKH registered?

SJ08 OKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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