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VN08 OLP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 192,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 151,305 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped down

oily around nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor

slight smear to front wiper blades

Fail 1 May 2014 151,305 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped down

oily around nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor

slight smear to front wiper blades

Pass 16 May 2013 132,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 May 2013 132,269 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2012 112,394 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge (raised tread)

Fail 23 May 2012 112,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge (raised tread)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,178 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,178 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

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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VN08 OLP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VN08 OLP, 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 VN08 OLP registered?

VN08 OLP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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