2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SL08 ODY
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,867 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 ODY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2026
- 131,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SL08 ODY Mileage History
- 20/01/2026131,387 mi
- 10/02/2026131,414 mi+27 mi
- 15/05/2026131,673 mi+259 mi
- 14/08/2026131,858 mi+185 mi
- 20/08/2026131,867 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 ODY 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 (SL08 ODY) between January 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii”.
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