MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
exhaust rubbers split - front
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW08 GVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OW08 GVV, 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 GVV registered?
OW08 GVV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2008.
Is OW08 GVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for OW08 GVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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