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EK08 ONV

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

438,376 mi
Last recorded438,376 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 438,376 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 438,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 419,446 miles

Offside Front Drivers steering wheel clearly shows evidence that the steering wheel has been cut open exposing air bag visualy. This May Require atention. Al warning lights operate as normal.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 419,372 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drivers steering wheel clearly shows evidence that the steering wheel has been cut open exposing air bag visualy. This May Require atention. Al warning lights operate as normal.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 417,079 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under seal all under neath

Pass 20 Aug 2019 394,518 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 369,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 353,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 334,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 313,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 305,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 305,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 288,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

steering wheel cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2014 288,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2013 255,657 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 235,707 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad sensor damaged

spare tyre worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 235,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad sensor damaged

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 208,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 184,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 157,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 130,260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,819 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE H RATED N/S FRONT BEAM JUST IN TOLERANCE

Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,023 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 ONV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ONV, 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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EK08 ONV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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