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OU08 XBZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,933 mi
Last recorded211,933 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 211,933 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 211,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 208,933 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top and bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 208,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked top and bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 204,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn right on edge of inner tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 202,023 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view section cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner tread edge

Fail 30 Nov 2019 202,023 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view section cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner tread edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 194,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 194,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 180,418 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 180,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 171,422 miles

ENGINE COVERS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN DIRTY CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. MUD CAKED UNDERNEATH

Fail 26 Sep 2016 171,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER SPLIT AT CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVERS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN DIRTY CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT. MUD CAKED UNDERNEATH

Pass 6 Sep 2015 158,303 miles

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose.

o/s outer sill damaged and corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres appear low on pressure.

wear to front wishbone rear bushes.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 158,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose.

o/s outer sill damaged and corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn low, bald on inner edge and badly cracking in tread.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres appear low on pressure.

wear to front wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside sill damaged

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

slight smear from wipers

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 132,344 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing & cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 132,334 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 121,882 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 121,882 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,202 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 XBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OU08 XBZ, 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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OU08 XBZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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