The 2008 Skoda Octavia is an all-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 103 kW (140 hp).
The asking price is 1,690 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,700 €. The estimate is based on 659 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
The odometer reads 489,000 km, which works out at about 27,000 km per year.
- Fuel-operated parking heater
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 603 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 56 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,090 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/50 R17. The seller is a private individual, Kajaani.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MBY-148
- Mileage
- 489,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 225/50 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 172360
- Nettiauto ID
- 15921903
Technical details
- Power
- 103 kW / 140 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.9 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 2
- CO2 emissions
- 173 g/km
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,690 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
3,429 cars of the Skoda OCTAVIA model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 3,089 defects leading to a failure, or 90.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 31.8
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Chassis and body 22.1
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
- Brakes 21.4
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
The remaining 16.3 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,487). Median mileage 331,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalFrequently asked questions about this car
How much does Skoda Octavia cost?
Skoda Octavia is for sale at 1,690 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,700 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 489,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 45.9 % of Skoda OCTAVIA cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,429 inspections, median mileage 331,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Skoda in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 4,553 Skoda passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.2 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 10th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (61.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Skoda OCTAVIA cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, chassis and body, brakes. That is 90.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 603 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 225/50 R17.
Where is Skoda Octavia located?
The car is located in Kainuu (Kajaani, Kainuu).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.