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OV08BOU
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08BOU
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,329 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,352 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,729 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022 26 Jun 202629 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,862 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,290 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 26 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,469 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,729 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018 26 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,737 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017 26 Jun 20266 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,766 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,137 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015 26 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,860 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,695 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 26 Jun 20262 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,256 MI
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OV08BOU was registered on 2008-04-29
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