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OE57 UGO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

248,314 mi
Last recorded248,314 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 UGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 248,314 miles

N/S SILL AND REAR UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 248,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 240,760 miles

Nearside Front SILL RUSTY

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 233,721 miles

Nearside Front SILL RUSTY

Fail 17 Jan 2024 233,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SILL RUSTY

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 227,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMPS VERY RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output WET INSIDE LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 221,778 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTED AWAY

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WET INSIDE LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 217,733 miles

Central EXHAUST CAMP RUST ED AWAY

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output WET (4.1.4 (b))

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 217,733 miles

Central EXHAUST CAMP RUST ED AWAY

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output WET (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 206,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 206,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 181,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 159,715 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 159,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,472 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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OE57 UGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 OE57 UGO, 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 OE57 UGO registered?

OE57 UGO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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