2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · AE08 UHS
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 128,455 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 UHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 128,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 UHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (AE08 UHS) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AE08 UHS Mileage History
- 12/04/2023109,432 mi
- 17/04/2023109,481 mi+49 mi
- 27/05/2024124,017 mi+14,536 mi
- 28/10/2025128,443 mi+4,426 mi
- 03/11/2025128,455 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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