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EK08 OMS

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,884 mi
Last recorded180,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 180,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 180,677 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 158,954 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 158,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,750 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 124,534 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,376 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to start of test

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

items removed from drivers view prior to start of test

Pass 6 May 2015 71,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 58,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,384 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 OMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

EK08 OMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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