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AB08 OVW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 131,773 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,185 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,184 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,352 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 117,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 115,476 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,607 miles

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

front exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 109,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,508 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK UPPER BALL JIONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DISTORTED ALSO NO VISABLE TREAD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged PERRISHED AND SPLITTING (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS LOOK WORN ALSO THE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,037 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,437 miles

front wipers smeering

Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,437 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smeering

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,965 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 32,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 32,271 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 OVW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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