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OV08 ZLE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,650 mi
Last recorded205,650 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ZLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 205,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 199,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 192,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 184,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 184,632 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 176,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 168,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 168,881 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 161,137 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,446 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,668 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,242 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 119,242 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 87,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 69,223 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 69,223 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)

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 ZLE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

OV08 ZLE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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