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OV08 ZKE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ZKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,215 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,589 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,397 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,087 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 21,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,870 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,833 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

offside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,034 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has a large cut in tread

offside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,184 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

cut in offside rear tyre

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 ZKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

OV08 ZKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 ZKE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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