2008 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · SY08 UAF
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 36,932 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 UAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 36,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 UAF 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 (SY08 UAF) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SY08 UAF Mileage History
- 23/11/202318,844 mi
- 23/11/202318,845 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/202421,910 mi+3,065 mi
- 07/08/202523,232 mi+1,322 mi
- 30/07/202636,932 mi+13,700 mi
Average of roughly 6,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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