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OY08 XVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,832 mi
Last recorded247,832 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 247,832 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 247,832 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 235,768 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 235,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 204,266 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 173,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 140,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,800 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 109,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,541 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 XVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

OY08 XVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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