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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OU08XBL
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 29 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,344 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,344 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,299 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025 2 Jul 202630 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,595 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,972 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2024 2 Jul 202613 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,820 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread blocks lifting on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the outer edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,885 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside front bumper damaged
- Nearside front fog lamp unit slightly loose but still secure
- Nearside headlamp unit is slightly loose. not effecting headlamp aim at present
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,100 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside of front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside of front bumper damaged
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,815 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,159 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018 2 Jul 202614 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,404 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017 2 Jul 20269 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,119 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016 2 Jul 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,757 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2015 2 Jul 202619 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,828 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 2 Jul 202617 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,770 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 2 Jul 202628 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 2 Jul 202622 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,170 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU08XBL was registered on 2008-03-07
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