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OU08 XBO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,927 mi
Last recorded188,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 188,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 171,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight distortion to outer wall

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 171,603 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight distortion to outer wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 154,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 137,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamps corroded but pipe currently secure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust clamp corroded

front wipers deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,458 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,458 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,943 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,038 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 XBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU08 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

OU08 XBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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