2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · MA08 XAM
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 76,329 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 XAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 76,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 XAM 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 (MA08 XAM) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords felt through crac”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cords felt through crack”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MA08 XAM Mileage History
- 01/08/202475,121 mi
- 12/08/202478,192 mi+3,071 mi
- 20/08/202478,199 mi+7 mi
- 30/07/202576,322 mi-1,877 mi
- 01/08/202576,329 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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