MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion
CORROSION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake back plates corroded
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn
rear inner tyres worn uneven
rear sub frame slightly corroded
winter tyre fitted to nearside front
Front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn
front inner brake disc slightly corroded
nearside and offside front wish bone bushes very slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 UYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?
OV08 UYJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2008.
Is OV08 UYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV08 UYJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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