2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · BU08 MPO
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 242,999 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 MPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 242,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 MPO 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 (BU08 MPO) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BU08 MPO Mileage History
- 08/09/2022191,876 mi
- 30/08/2023207,758 mi+15,882 mi
- 10/09/2024226,823 mi+19,065 mi
- 21/08/2025242,999 mi+16,176 mi
- 21/08/2025242,999 mi
Average of roughly 17,323 miles per year across 5 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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