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OV08 SPX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,663 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 79,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,275 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2013 58,098 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 49,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,780 miles

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

Nearside 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 SPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

OV08 SPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is OV08 SPX safe to buy?

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