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OV08 UXR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

387,540 mi
Last recorded387,540 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 UXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 387,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 381,455 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 381,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 358,614 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 322,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 322,555 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 273,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 249,591 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 248,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 224,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 196,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 95,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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