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2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OV58LPE
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,554 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,468 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,269 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,269 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,961 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension ride height sensor broken
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,961 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension ride height sensor broken
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,779 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,073 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021 30 Jun 202625 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,859 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,144 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 30 Jun 20264 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,287 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2017 30 Jun 20264 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,598 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 30 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,494 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 30 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,677 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 30 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,202 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013 30 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,689 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV58LPE was registered on 2008-11-04
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