2008 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · SB08 TXP
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 48,917 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB08 TXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 48,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SB08 TXP Mileage History
- 07/09/202337,207 mi
- 27/08/202437,842 mi+635 mi
- 15/09/202539,971 mi+2,129 mi
- 24/08/202648,917 mi+8,946 mi
- 24/08/202648,917 mi
Average of roughly 3,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB08 TXP 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 (SB08 TXP) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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