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WV08 OVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,534 mi
Last recorded92,534 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 92,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 88,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,076 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,742 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,565 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,553 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,436 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,360 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,360 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,398 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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WV08 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV08 OVR, 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 WV08 OVR registered?

WV08 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 OVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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