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OV08 HYW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,329 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,399 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 85,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,387 miles

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

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

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 HYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYW, 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 OV08 HYW registered?

OV08 HYW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is OV08 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 HYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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