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OV08 ZKT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,025 mi
Last recorded196,025 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 196,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 196,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 194,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 183,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 169,244 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 169,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 156,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 138,998 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 138,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 96,566 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 96,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,611 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 59,057 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 59,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,827 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,794 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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