CarVerify

Free Car Check

AA08 DXO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

263,925 mi
Last recorded263,925 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 263,925 miles

Centre Rear Inner engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame mounted ( slight) (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion quarter damage (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak heavy ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper missing + EML light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 263,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour + rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Inner engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement sub-frame mounted ( slight) (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion quarter damage (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak heavy ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper missing + EML light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Feb 2015 224,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 224,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 200,683 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 200,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 178,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 154,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,792 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,270 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,132 miles

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

advise drivers seat belt is starting to fray at bottom

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,776 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,776 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AA08 DXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA08 DXO?

You can check the full history of AA08 DXO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AA08 DXO registered?

AA08 DXO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AA08 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 DXO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA08 DXO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AA08 DXO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.