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CU08 OEO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 105,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 99,020 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 93,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,834 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 91,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting from age, [225/50x17] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings are corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 88,933 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 88,933 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 86,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,182 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly inside edge

under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 81,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,862 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres feathered

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,676 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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CU08 OEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU08 OEO, 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 CU08 OEO registered?

CU08 OEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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