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SJ08 SVV

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,611 mi
Last recorded153,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 SVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 153,611 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 152,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,782 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 147,439 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,839 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,421 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 144,421 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,992 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 142,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,113 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,317 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,939 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,369 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,558 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,349 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,224 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front 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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SJ08 SVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ08 SVV, 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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SJ08 SVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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