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OV08 UXB

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,690 mi
Last recorded218,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 218,690 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front and o\s\r tyres slight wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Aug 2020 215,033 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 12 Jul 2019 212,273 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Jul 2018 210,094 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shocks slightly corred (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both sides slightly show blue colour ()

Front both front tyres slightly wearing edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Jun 2017 206,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view have tape on (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear no plate light is dim

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 19 Jun 2017 206,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view have tape on (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear no plate light is dim

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Feb 2016 202,084 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 202,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 197,248 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 178,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 176,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 176,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 165,111 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 154,363 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,238 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 137,238 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 112,002 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

o/s/outer side light not working

Pass 6 May 2011 112,002 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)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

o/s/outer side light not working

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 UXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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