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OV08 ZKW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,241 mi
Last recorded204,241 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 204,241 miles

Flywheel Noisey

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 190,730 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 190,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 190,702 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 190,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 190,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 190,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 177,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 177,352 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 162,440 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 162,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 162,244 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 143,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 143,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,672 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 100,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,746 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 78,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,914 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,996 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 ZKW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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