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SM08 OCH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 120,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 120,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 118,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 115,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,498 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 OCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCH, 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

How do I check the history of SM08 OCH?

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What year was SM08 OCH registered?

SM08 OCH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is SM08 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OCH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM08 OCH have outstanding finance?

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