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OV58 OHD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

261,346 mi
Last recorded261,346 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 OHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 261,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 230,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 200,814 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 200,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 177,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 177,188 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f/ (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/r/ (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/r/ (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s/f/ has a bulge in it-all tyres on limit (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f/ (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f/ (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view nearside (8.1.2a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r/ (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 145,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 131,885 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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