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AA05 RHA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 RHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY/BUSHES WORN

Fail 14 Mar 2026 80,737 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH NOT YELLOW (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning l.e.d in mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY/BUSHES WORN

Pass 22 Mar 2025 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,729 miles

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

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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AA05 RHA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AA05 RHA, 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 AA05 RHA registered?

AA05 RHA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AA05 RHA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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