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SS08 EFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,128 mi
Last recorded208,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS08 EFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 208,128 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 198,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 198,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly missing (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking into rear silencer, have pasted to get through emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and lower suspension arms corrosion, not considered excessive

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2023 192,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 188,652 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,436 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 31 Aug 2021 183,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Aug 2020 176,843 miles

Central Lower Suspension, braking and chassis components have varied states of corrosion

Central Lower Undertrays fitted impairing inspection in prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded leading edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded leading edges on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column noise (possible bearing)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 171,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has 10mm chip in upper corner

Pass 22 Aug 2018 164,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 162,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 153,492 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 153,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 128,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pads low

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2015 128,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front pads low

wipers deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2014 103,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 90,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 90,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SS08 EFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SS08 EFN, 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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SS08 EFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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