2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · SA08 VNT
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 163,155 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA08 VNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 163,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SA08 VNT Mileage History
- 17/08/2022137,203 mi
- 11/08/2023153,525 mi+16,322 mi
- 16/08/2023153,526 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2024158,484 mi+4,958 mi
- 25/09/2025163,155 mi+4,671 mi
Average of roughly 8,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA08 VNT 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 (SA08 VNT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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