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OC54 VRS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,582 mi
Last recorded150,582 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 150,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 149,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 146,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 139,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 133,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 133,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 122,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 88,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,395 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,142 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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OC54 VRS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OC54 VRS, 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 OC54 VRS registered?

OC54 VRS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for OC54 VRS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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