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OV08 ZKN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,260 mi
Last recorded204,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 204,260 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 204,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 187,018 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 187,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 173,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 173,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,052 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 157,052 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 141,357 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 107,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,881 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 3 May 2012 72,223 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,943 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,939 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 214,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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