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OV08 HYP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,458 mi
Last recorded154,458 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,458 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both front) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 154,342 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 141,803 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,336 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 128,336 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,245 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,224 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,563 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,304 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 71,304 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 65,091 miles

washer bottle is leaking

Fail 18 May 2017 65,076 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 57,881 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2016 57,881 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,053 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 40,929 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 40,929 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 32,741 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 26,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,083 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 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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