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A88 LAW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 LAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,966 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. Preventing full inspection of the seat belt.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,794 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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A88 LAW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A88 LAW, 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 A88 LAW registered?

A88 LAW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is A88 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 LAW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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