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EK08 OMR

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

267,502 mi
Last recorded267,502 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 OMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 267,502 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

unable to open boot

Pass 27 Oct 2015 257,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 249,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 236,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 221,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 186,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 186,123 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 153,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 119,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,329 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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EK08 OMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK08 OMR, 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 EK08 OMR registered?

EK08 OMR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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