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SM08 XVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,174 mi
Last recorded41,174 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,997 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,644 miles

exhaust system and rear crossmember are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Aug 2022 39,644 miles

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

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

exhaust system and rear crossmember are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,621 miles

exhaust system and rear subframe are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,238 miles

sump pan is slightly corroded/porus

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,031 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 35,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,560 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 XVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

SM08 XVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is SM08 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 XVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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