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154,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both front) (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (bottom ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both front) (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Chip to windscreen
Nearside Front CV Boot weeping grease - Boot slightly ripped at inner clip
Offside Front CV Boot weeping grease -- Boot slightly ripped at inner clip
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Chip in the screen
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front indies discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Chip in the screen
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front indies discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated & offside rear (5.2.3 (l))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
front wipers are deteriorating
nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder
Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
washer bottle is leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil residue engine & under tray area's
washer bottle is leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking around clip (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking around clip (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than offside (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre outerwal deteriorated
near side rear tyre outer wall deteriorated
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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OV08 HYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OV08 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.
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