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OY08 XVL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,347 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,474 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,338 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sat nav holder removed prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,993 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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OY08 XVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

OY08 XVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OY08 XVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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