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OE08 VGN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,795 mi
Last recorded238,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 238,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 217,422 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2020 217,422 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2019 196,465 miles

Nearside Rear integrated suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear integrated suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2019 196,460 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 178,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres retreads

rear tyres tread low

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2015 135,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 135,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 110,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,415 miles

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

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 VGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

OE08 VGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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