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OV58 HCO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,790 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play possible slight play in lower universal joint. unable to see covers fitted recommend further investigation . (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement small splits in rubber . (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear shock absorber plastic covers insecure .

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,447 miles

front / rear brake discs corroded on edges / becoming worn /lipped / discoloured on braking surface

slight buckle on o/s/r road wheel (alloy)

slight fluctuation developing on front / rear brakes

unable to check rear seat belts fully due to seats folded down

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,710 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,791 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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OV58 HCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV58 HCO, 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 OV58 HCO registered?

OV58 HCO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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