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OV58 HCU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,526 mi
Last recorded186,526 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 186,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 186,503 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 176,710 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake in need of service/ repair low effort

Fail 15 Oct 2021 176,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake in need of service/ repair low effort

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 168,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 168,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear worn to about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 155,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake levers on both rear brake callipers not returning fully

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2018 141,973 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 141,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,079 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 129,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear discs getting worn, but passable for m.o.t. criteria

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,943 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 78,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,000 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops excessively perished

rear wash nozzle blocked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,263 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 HCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV58 HCU, 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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OV58 HCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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