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AB08 OVV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,372 mi
Last recorded171,372 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 171,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside Rear tail light cracked slightly but light output not effected

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 150,438 miles

advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle and front and rear suspension and underside all over at rear

advice on n/s/f brake sticking slight

Fail 29 Dec 2022 150,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice on further look at hand brake n/s/r

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle and front and rear suspension and underside all over at rear

advice on n/s/f brake sticking slight

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,942 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,536 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 123,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 113,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,118 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,402 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind (disc is red showing heat)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bump stop perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,831 miles

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 OVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

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