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OV08 SVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,836 mi
Last recorded168,836 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 168,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 151,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight leak from nearside front outer C V gaiter

Pass 19 May 2015 151,330 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak from nearside front outer C V gaiter

Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 127,245 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre and metal object in offside rear tyre

slight lump in offside front brake hose possible due to clamping

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 May 2014 127,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre and metal object in offside rear tyre

slight lump in offside front brake hose possible due to clamping

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 May 2013 95,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,160 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 SVK 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 70%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

OV08 SVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is OV08 SVK safe to buy?

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