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OE08 ONW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ONW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,112 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 138,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 131,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 118,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 113,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,856 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,202 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,470 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,470 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,089 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very unevenly

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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OE08 ONW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE08 ONW, 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 OE08 ONW registered?

OE08 ONW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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