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OV58 OGT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,087 mi
Last recorded160,087 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 OGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 160,087 miles

Nearside sill repair undersealed

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 160,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,163 miles

Both sides outer sill's corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both sides outer sill's corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 139,450 miles

air intake cover missing

outer sill slightly rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2020 139,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction intake flap (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (min=1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

air intake cover missing

nsr brake back plate slightly loose(rattle).. rusted fixings

outer sill slightly rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2019 131,598 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 131,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (16 DEC 2008) You need to inspect MIL fitted to diesel vehicles first used on or after 1 July 2008. codes: p2015 manifold pos sensor (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working intermittant (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining clamp rusted away mid section. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF TYRE NEAR TO WEAR MARKERS. ALSO RECOMMEND SWOP FRONT TO REAR

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND WHEN TURNED BY HAND. REC ATTN. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR SHOCK BUMP STOPS ALSO BROKEN. REC NEW SHOCK ABSORBERS. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,945 miles

PARK BRAKE WEAKER ON NS?

REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction SCANNED AWAY CODE BUT REOCCURENCE LIKELY (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY WORN WITH CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PARK BRAKE WEAKER ON NS?

REAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,777 miles

offside rear wheel slight buckle

Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

BROKEN REAR NO PLATE REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO FADE WHITE. EML ON.

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

offside rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to limit (bald on inside and outside edge) (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

recomend wax oil to rear suspention/chassie areas

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,988 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN AND RUSTY. SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE/JUDDER DEVELOPING.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,196 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,237 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 OGT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 OGT, 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 OGT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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