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S5 OCY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 OCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,581 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,786 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,913 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,245 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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S5 OCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 S5 OCY, 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 S5 OCY registered?

S5 OCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is S5 OCY safe to buy?

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