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OY08 UOH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 UOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 88,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,970 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,039 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 79,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 72,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,654 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,393 miles

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)

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 UOH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

OY08 UOH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 UOH safe to buy?

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