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OW08 GOC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 GOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 130,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 130,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,843 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 122,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported JOINING SLEEVE (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

OSF UNDER TRAY INSECURE FRONT INNER WING TRIM INSECURE

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,989 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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OW08 GOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW08 GOC registered?

OW08 GOC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is OW08 GOC safe to buy?

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