AM08 MKJ

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 September 2026 (79 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,249 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 18,249 miles. While many failures were immediately rectified, the consistent advisories for wear items suggest a need for ongoing maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,647 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 onwards, which is a red flag for potential long-term inactivity.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 5 tests (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring headlamp advisories across 3 tests (2013, 2023, 2025) suggest a persistent electrical issue.
  • Recurring brake pad advisories across 3 tests (2013, 2019, 2025) point to ongoing brake maintenance.
  • Recurring suspension advisories across 2 tests (2023, 2025

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-01, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent low mileage (4,647 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 18,249 mi PASSApr 2012: 21,956 mi PASSApr 2013: 25,101 mi PASSApr 2013: 25,101 mi FAILApr 2014: 29,551 mi PASSApr 2014: 29,551 mi FAILJul 2015: 42,000 mi PASSJul 2016: 52,203 mi FAILJul 2016: 52,203 mi PASSAug 2017: 55,556 mi PASSJul 2018: 60,315 mi FAILJul 2018: 60,315 mi PASSAug 2019: 65,818 mi FAILAug 2019: 65,818 mi PASSJul 2020: 69,374 mi FAILJul 2020: 69,376 mi PASSSep 2021: 71,521 mi PASSAug 2022: 73,744 mi FAILAug 2022: 73,744 mi PASSAug 2023: 76,065 mi FAILAug 2023: 76,065 mi PASSAug 2024: 78,884 mi FAILAug 2024: 78,884 mi PASSAug 2025: 81,988 mi PASS82k50k18kApr 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 15/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 18,249 mi
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)
Apr 2012 PASS 21,956 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 25,101 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2013 FAIL 25,101 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2014 PASS 29,551 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 29,551 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jul 2015 PASS 42,000 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in rear tyre
Jul 2016 FAIL 52,203 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Jul 2016 PASS 52,203 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 55,556 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 60,315 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Rear exhaust box corroded
ADVISORY Suspect NS track rod end is incorrect, track rod ends are handed
Jul 2018 PASS 60,315 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Rear exhaust box corroded
ADVISORY Suspect NS track rod end is incorrect, track rod ends are handed
Aug 2019 FAIL 65,818 mi
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has long travel
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust box de laminating
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge, close to cord! (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 PASS 65,818 mi
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has long travel
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust box de laminating
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge, close to cord! (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 FAIL 69,374 mi
ADVISORY handbrake long
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Jul 2020 PASS 69,376 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Sep 2021 PASS 71,521 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 73,744 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 73,744 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 76,065 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Aug 2023 PASS 76,065 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 78,884 mi
PRS Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 78,884 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 81,988 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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