AM08 BBK

2008 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 November 2022
Last recorded mileage
16,017 mi

AI verdict AVOID 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Skoda has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 16,017 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2022-11-30, which is a critical red flag.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,756 miles per year, with a significant spike in 2019-2020 (22,590 miles in 12 months) and a drop in 2021 (284 miles in 12 months).

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2022-11-30; current status is 'Not valid' — this is a critical safety and legal concern.
  • High mileage (180,742 mi) for an 18-year-old vehicle suggests heavy commercial or high-usage driving.
  • Recurring suspension failures (e.g., offside front lower arm ball joint, 2021) and multiple lighting failures indicate systemic neglect.
  • Engine/Oil major failure in 2018 and 2019, and a 2012 advisory for parking brake efficiency, point to underlying mechanical issues.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a strong safety record for this model.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, despite high overall usage, suggest regular use rather than prolonged storage.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the owner has addressed immediate issues for retests.
  • The vehicle has a long service history, with consistent mileage and retest passes showing owner diligence.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 16,017 mi PASSFeb 2012: 20,879 mi PASSNov 2012: 25,080 mi PASSNov 2013: 43,038 mi PASSNov 2013: 43,038 mi FAILNov 2014: 58,894 mi PASSNov 2015: 77,060 mi PASSNov 2016: 95,827 mi FAILNov 2016: 95,829 mi PASSNov 2017: 116,736 mi PASSNov 2018: 134,993 mi PASSNov 2019: 157,583 mi PASSNov 2020: 180,742 mi FAILNov 2020: 181,026 mi PASSNov 2021: 205,494 mi FAILDec 2021: 205,499 mi PASS205k111k16kFeb 2011Dec 2021

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 16,017 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 20,879 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED O/S/F Tyre serverly perished in tread area
USER ENTERED N/S/R Tyre serverly perished in tread area
Nov 2012 PASS 25,080 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 43,038 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED n/s/r & o/s/r door child locks are on.
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre cracking in tread slightly.
Nov 2013 FAIL 43,038 mi
PRS Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED n/s/r & o/s/r door child locks are on.
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre cracking in tread slightly.
Nov 2014 PASS 58,894 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear child locks on
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nov 2015 PASS 77,060 mi
ADVISORY Top and bottom covers fitted
ADVISORY Passed emissions at 1.21
Nov 2016 FAIL 95,827 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring components
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2016 PASS 95,829 mi
ADVISORY covers fitted obscuring components
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 116,736 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2018 PASS 134,993 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 157,583 mi
MINOR Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 FAIL 180,742 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder wear.
Nov 2020 PASS 181,026 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder wear.
Nov 2021 FAIL 205,494 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Dec 2021 PASS 205,499 mi None recorded

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