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SK08 SAK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 SAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 73,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,155 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,928 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,066 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,349 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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SK08 SAK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SK08 SAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 SAK registered?

SK08 SAK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is SK08 SAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 SAK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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