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ST08 OSL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,419 mi
Last recorded102,419 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 96,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteraited

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover deteraited

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,481 miles

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

middle exhaust slightly rusty

n/s/r shocker dust cover slighty detearited

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,354 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,004 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,630 miles

o/s/f/ fog light full of water

Fail 25 May 2011 23,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f/ fog light full of water

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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ST08 OSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ST08 OSL, 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 ST08 OSL registered?

ST08 OSL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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