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VO08 ONJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,912 mi
Last recorded166,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ONJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 166,912 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 166,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 157,835 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear seats folded

under vehicle corrosion

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components

engine mount play but not excessive

rear seats and seat belts not checked as presented

Pass 21 Aug 2021 133,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 133,062 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator repeater Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded, not excessive

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,824 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 126,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn very close to legal limit and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

205/60 R15

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover broken (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,496 miles

poor connection high level stop light intermittently not working

Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

poor connection high level stop light intermittently not working

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pad warning light on but pads all ok

Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor accident damage to front end

under body covers fitted

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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VO08 ONJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO08 ONJ, 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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VO08 ONJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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