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OV58 OHA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,527 mi
Last recorded174,527 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 174,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 167,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 151,076 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 135,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 79,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small split front number plate

small split in o/s/rear light lens

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small split front number plate

small split in o/s/rear light lens

Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,490 miles

marks on screen

split on o/s/rear light lens

Fail 14 Oct 2011 45,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

marks on screen

split on o/s/rear light lens

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 OHA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

OV58 OHA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is OV58 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 OHA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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