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OY08 XVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,891 mi
Last recorded134,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Vehicle under-covers fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 123,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 114,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge slightly.

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge slightly.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,837 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,729 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,727 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded! Nearside inner face very bad!

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 XVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

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

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