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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OV08ZLE
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 205,650 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026 29 Jun 20262 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 199,394 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,285 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,632 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,957 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022 29 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,881 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe Corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 168,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Rear Subframe Corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 161,139 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 161,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,592 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,822 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,446 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.5.C.1a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)
- O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,668 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,242 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,242 MI
29 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,749 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014 29 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,025 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,877 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013 29 Jun 202614 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,223 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012 29 Jun 202613 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OV08ZLE was registered on 2008-06-02
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