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OU08 XBP

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

298,634 mi
Last recorded298,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 298,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 296,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 294,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 288,212 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2019 288,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2018 261,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 233,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 211,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 211,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 181,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 148,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,810 miles

Advise both rear bump stops broken off.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,810 miles

Advise both rear bump stops broken off.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,010 miles

N/S rear lamp unit slightly damaged/cracked

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 XBP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

OU08 XBP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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