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OV08 UXA

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,378 mi
Last recorded178,378 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 UXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,378 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 167,098 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Front suspension lowered. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 167,098 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Front suspension lowered. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 163,441 miles

Nearside Front shock very week

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2021 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 157,321 miles

rear brake pads wereing low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 154,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 146,130 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 138,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 138,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 130,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 122,947 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 116,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 108,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 3 May 2011 80,085 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 80,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

OV08 UXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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