2008 Skoda Octavia · 20,781 MOT tests
2008 Skoda Octavia reliability
2008 Skoda Octavias fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 Octavia years (20,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 41.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 133,872
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,781
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.5% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.2%
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres8.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.72%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.7%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.36%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Stop lamp not working 3.01%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Side repeater not working 2.9%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.77%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.25%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2008 Skoda Octavias fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 21 Octavia years (20,781 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.72% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.7% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Skoda Octavia shows 133,872 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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