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VX08 VBA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,330 mi
Last recorded224,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 224,330 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 224,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 221,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 221,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 210,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer both sills corroded

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 210,539 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Outer both sills corroded

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 216,306 miles

Both outer sills weak

Pass 2 Jul 2021 214,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 214,721 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 206,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 206,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 188,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 164,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 164,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,196 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 139,195 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,929 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 59,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,740 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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VX08 VBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VX08 VBA, 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 VX08 VBA registered?

VX08 VBA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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