2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AG08 XBB
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 196,982 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG08 XBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 196,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG08 XBB 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 (AG08 XBB) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AG08 XBB Mileage History
- 08/11/2022189,353 mi
- 20/12/2023193,534 mi+4,181 mi
- 22/12/2023193,535 mi+1 mi
- 06/12/2024196,030 mi+2,495 mi
- 20/07/2026196,982 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 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: Good
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- DSG Mechatronic FailureSerious
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