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AB08 OVN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,667 mi
Last recorded153,667 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 153,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill wearing thin

Offside Outer sill wearing thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 153,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill wearing thin

Offside Outer sill wearing thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 144,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOULD BE ORANGE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BELLOWS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 134,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 129,671 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 102,686 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre feathered on inside

Pass 18 May 2017 98,502 miles

O/S/R, AND BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 16 May 2017 98,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S/R, AND BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING BETWEEN TREAD

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 89,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight cracks between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 80,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 66,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,292 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AB08 OVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 OVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 OVN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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