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OU08 XCM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,918 mi
Last recorded190,918 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 190,918 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 190,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 183,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 176,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 176,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 168,014 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 168,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 158,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 158,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,991 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 141,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 137,745 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 137,743 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 127,401 miles

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

plastic cover under vehicle

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 XCM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

OU08 XCM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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