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SL08 VWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,492 miles

Offside rear upper side light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,887 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,960 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SL08 VWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SL08 VWD, 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 SL08 VWD registered?

SL08 VWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SL08 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 VWD 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.

Does SL08 VWD have outstanding finance?

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