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OH03 BYL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests37 (32 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.5%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH03 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

32 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 105,319 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 102,798 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,780 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits major blow at centre (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking around bead by wheel rim

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking around outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking around outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks damp (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front starting to split on inner wall

Offside Rear nail in tread at angle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,208 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,588 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise osf tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,618 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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OH03 BYL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.5%.

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 OH03 BYL, 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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OH03 BYL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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