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OV08GHF
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08GHF
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 06 Apr 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,015 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear brake and suspension components corroded
- Both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,015 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear brake and suspension components corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,998 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 165,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,490 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,099 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
7 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,980 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,980 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,205 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,856 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,465 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front seat belt catch plastic cover missing
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front seat belt catch plastic cover missing
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,777 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- nearside door mirror damaged
- both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- nearside door mirror damaged
- both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,013 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,569 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 29 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014 29 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,712 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 29 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,325 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 29 Jun 202613 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV08GHF was registered on 2008-04-14
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