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AB08 OVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 76,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image flickering - headlamp unit loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,565 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 74,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 73,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 72,571 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 72,571 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 70,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 70,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 69,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 68,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 57,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 53,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 46,877 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 40,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 40,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 33,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,704 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,704 miles

Front 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 OVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVP, 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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What year was AB08 OVP registered?

AB08 OVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2008.

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