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VE08 OUS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OUS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,293 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2019 77,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,155 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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VE08 OUS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE08 OUS, 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 VE08 OUS registered?

VE08 OUS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OUS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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