2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AV08 AXY
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 158,017 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 AXY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 158,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 AXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (AV08 AXY) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV08 AXY Mileage History
- 17/03/201147,093 mi
- 07/03/201261,572 mi+14,479 mi
- 18/02/201374,558 mi+12,986 mi
- 19/02/201374,558 mi
- 20/02/201486,867 mi+12,309 mi
- 06/03/201597,670 mi+10,803 mi
- 16/03/2016103,929 mi+6,259 mi
- 06/03/2017110,334 mi+6,405 mi
- 12/03/2018117,604 mi+7,270 mi
- 14/03/2019124,758 mi+7,154 mi
- 18/03/2019124,773 mi+15 mi
- 12/03/2020131,098 mi+6,325 mi
- 13/03/2020131,114 mi+16 mi
- 23/02/2021133,071 mi+1,957 mi
- 25/02/2021133,087 mi+16 mi
- 11/03/2022136,932 mi+3,845 mi
- 14/03/2023140,176 mi+3,244 mi
- 05/03/2024144,942 mi+4,766 mi
- 07/03/2024144,942 mi
- 18/02/2025146,471 mi+1,529 mi
- 10/03/2026156,916 mi+10,445 mi
- 23/03/2026157,593 mi+677 mi
- 09/04/2026158,017 mi+424 mi
Average of roughly 7,363 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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