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OY08 OVU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,235 mi
Last recorded109,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 109,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS

Pass 6 May 2025 106,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 97,130 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 97,130 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2023 86,287 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2022 73,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 73,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 66,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 63,110 miles

Front chip on the windscreen

Fail 19 May 2020 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip on the windscreen

Pass 22 May 2019 58,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 52,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 46,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 41,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,928 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 21 May 2013 24,583 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 20,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 15,733 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY08 OVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY08 OVU, 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 OY08 OVU registered?

OY08 OVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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