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OU58 ZWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,451 mi
Last recorded167,451 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 ZWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 167,451 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2025 163,308 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 157,899 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 157,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,890 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 153,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 149,369 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 141,875 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 141,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,042 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,948 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 119,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,824 miles

Front x2 tyres worn inner edge

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,605 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,073 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,221 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,235 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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OU58 ZWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OU58 ZWR, 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 OU58 ZWR registered?

OU58 ZWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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