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A5 BRX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,042 mi
Last recorded150,042 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 150,042 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 19 Sep 2025 150,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear very low on inner edge, nearside rear slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,483 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

both rear shock dust covers detached

Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,504 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 16 Sep 2023 136,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside front fog light not working

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,455 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,455 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,946 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,571 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

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 23 Feb 2017 88,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 88,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,999 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,727 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,524 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 22 Feb 2013 40,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,861 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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A5 BRX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 BRX, 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 A5 BRX registered?

A5 BRX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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