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OU08 XBL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 138,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,972 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 96,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,820 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 85,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the outer edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread blocks lifting on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside front fog lamp unit slightly loose but still secure

Nearside headlamp unit is slightly loose. not effecting headlamp aim at present

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 75,100 miles

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

nearside of front bumper damaged

Fail 31 May 2019 75,099 miles

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

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

nearside of front bumper damaged

Pass 30 May 2018 68,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,828 miles

N/S/R inner side light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,770 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,170 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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OU08 XBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU08 XBL, 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 OU08 XBL registered?

OU08 XBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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