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AA08 DWJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,787 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 111,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,138 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,957 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 104,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,794 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 15 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,601 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,284 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/60 15

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,821 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 79,821 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,856 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 65,126 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2015 65,126 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2014 57,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 9 May 2013 48,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 48,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,551 miles

N/S indicator not working on trailer socket

Pass 31 May 2011 30,256 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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AA08 DWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 AA08 DWJ, 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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AA08 DWJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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