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VE08 OUW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,319 miles

OSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 29 Jan 2014 34,319 miles

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)

OSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,393 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 OUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

VE08 OUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is VE08 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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