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OV58 ORS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,256 mi
Last recorded210,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 ORS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 210,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2019 210,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not operating (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 187,839 miles

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush perished

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush perished

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 167,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak on engine area

Fail 28 Jun 2017 167,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak on engine area

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 147,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 112,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,663 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,011 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 ORS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

OV58 ORS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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