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OU08 XCK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,201 mi
Last recorded171,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 171,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 167,000 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 162,458 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 154,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 150,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower TAXI Car has paint bubbled & scabbed. Almost fail criteria

Fail 23 Mar 2017 150,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower TAXI Car has paint bubbled & scabbed. Almost fail criteria

Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,130 miles

Brake warning lamp flashes on intermittantly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected

TWO nearside tail light bulbs not working

Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,117 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake warning lamp flashes on intermittantly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring disconnected

TWO nearside tail light bulbs not working

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,688 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 98,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 98,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

No smoking sign too small

Offside front tyre slightly mishaped

Taxi plate drilled through number. contact licensing office

minor damage to offside sill panel

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,042 miles

Nearside side repeator dim

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,417 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,812 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sill bent

Winter tyres fitted to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,111 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Parking brake level/mechanism becoming stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

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 XCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XCK, 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 XCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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