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VN08 OKT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 141,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 132,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,620 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 123,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 123,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,111 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 117,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 92,069 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,716 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,421 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,830 miles

both front tyre nearing legal limit on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN08 OKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN08 OKT, 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 VN08 OKT registered?

VN08 OKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 OKT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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