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SK08 VMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 VMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,609 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,620 miles

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

slight wear/deterioration in suspension bushes

tyre now in spare close to wear limit

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 50,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight wear/deterioration in suspension bushes

spare tyre flat

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,358 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated, spare required now

rear brakes worn/been hot

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight wear in suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,128 miles

slight wear in suspension bushes

suspension components corroding eg subframe, shocks, rear arms etc

Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front/rear brakes worn

slight wear in suspension bushes

suspension components corroding eg subframe, shocks, rear arms etc

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 37,372 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front tyres worn on inside

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,241 miles

both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly white

engine cover and full length under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear heat shield slightly insecure

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,286 miles

all indicators slightly white

slight wear in suspension bushes

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,294 miles

all tyres starting to crack round sidewalls and o/s/f cut in outer sidewall 205/60/15 91v

slight deterioration both front lower suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly & slight cracking on N/S/R

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,773 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 VMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMY, 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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SK08 VMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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