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OV08 ZJN

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

318,004 mi
Last recorded318,004 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ZJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 318,004 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 318,004 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 284,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 284,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working also lens missing/broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working also lens missing/broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 246,360 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 246,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 211,001 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Fail 24 Aug 2016 211,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 25 Aug 2015 168,432 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 168,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 167,569 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 167,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 151,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 148,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,055 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 128,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,830 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 Jun 2011 80,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,642 miles

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 ZJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

OV08 ZJN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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