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OV08 GHD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,768 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 78,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 76,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 75,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 73,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,892 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2018 66,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,233 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 57,496 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 57,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 52,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 35,206 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,710 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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OV08 GHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV08 GHD, 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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OV08 GHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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