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OY08 TZZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 139,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 138,360 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,587 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 137,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,874 miles

both front tyres low on 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,636 miles

Offside Front Upper anty rollbar link gater deterated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,405 miles

O/S headlight slightly dimmer than N/S.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 35,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZZ, 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 OY08 TZZ registered?

OY08 TZZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is OY08 TZZ safe to buy?

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