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VO08 ONR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ONR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,232 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 142,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,821 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 134,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,101 miles

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

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))

bonnet release catch fault

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,427 miles

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

bonnet release fault

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer rear view mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bonnet release handle worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,604 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/F wiper blades not cleaning the screen very well but road is still visible

N/S/F tyre has cut on outter edge (chalked) not deep enuff to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 63,544 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 50,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,515 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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VO08 ONR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO08 ONR, 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 VO08 ONR registered?

VO08 ONR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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