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OV08 ZJE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,159 mi
Last recorded303,159 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 303,159 miles

Coolant leak engine bay

Offside Rear Light lens has tape repair

Oil leak engine bay

Fail 20 Nov 2017 152,191 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak engine bay

Offside Rear Light lens has tape repair

Oil leak engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2016 258,458 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill has had repairs (5.2.6)

engine light lit up

Fail 21 Nov 2016 258,347 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill has had repairs (5.2.6)

engine light lit up

Pass 27 Jul 2016 152,044 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 251,024 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width front plus rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 229,657 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,644 miles

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 77,644 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 ZJE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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