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OE08 XEV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,035 mi
Last recorded182,035 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 182,035 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 182,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 180,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 165,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 154,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.14 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 154,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.14 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 148,701 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2019 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 126,849 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,745 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 18 Jun 2012 109,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,086 miles

front inner brake pads look worn

off side front tyre cut side wall

slight lip inner brake discs

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 XEV 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 87.5%.

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 XEV, 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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OE08 XEV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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