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AA08 HSJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 89,928 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Won't open (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,079 miles

All rear suspension components /subframe serious corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,068 miles

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

All rear suspension components /subframe serious corrosion

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,300 miles

All rear suspension components /subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 87,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

All rear suspension components /subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excess wear/ pad contact area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excess wear /reduced pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front shocks corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 83,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,917 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge & going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,917 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,and going out of shape

Fail 22 May 2019 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,and going out of shape

Pass 30 May 2018 64,254 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 64,254 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 57,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,916 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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