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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OV08ZLO
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 15 Sep 2021
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 238,566 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 238,566 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 235,665 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 234,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 214,409 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- engine covers fitted
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 214,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- engine covers fitted
- Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,742 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 180,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,846 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 30 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,511 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017 30 Jun 202613 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,277 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,007 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,294 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 30 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,774 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,301 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 30 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,301 MI
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OV08ZLO was registered on 2008-06-02
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