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SM08 EZO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,950 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R AND N/S/R SPRING ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS INSTALLED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R AND N/S/R SPRING ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS INSTALLED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,111 miles

age related corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Significant corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Significant corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,640 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 76,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 67,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,057 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside tread. (4.1.E.1)

unable to checked rear belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,012 miles

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

nsr tyre has slight sawtooth

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inside of tred area

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,371 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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SM08 EZO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM08 EZO, 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 SM08 EZO registered?

SM08 EZO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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