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OV08SOU
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08SOU
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Jun 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 84,612 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed
- Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 84,612 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,972 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,866 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,041 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,145 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside outer sill damaged
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside front door mirror slightly damaged
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside outer sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,219 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,269 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,184 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 28 Jun 202619 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre bald on the inner edge
- Offside front tyre worn on edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both rear tyres bald on the inner edges
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,660 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted
- Bot rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
16 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,660 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted
- Bot rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,034 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,261 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- under trays fitted obscuring some under side comonents
- engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,166 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 28 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,987 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,184 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 28 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,599 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,835 MI
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OV08SOU was registered on 2008-04-17
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