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OW08 GNY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,397 mi
Last recorded172,397 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 GNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 172,397 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 172,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 165,939 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 165,939 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 158,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 151,705 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 151,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,244 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,976 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,988 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside rear tyre stepping inner edge

offside rear tyre stepping inner edge

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,988 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre stepping inner edge

offside rear tyre stepping inner edge

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

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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OW08 GNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OW08 GNY, 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 OW08 GNY registered?

OW08 GNY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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