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OW08MZG
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OW08MZG
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 247,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside centre sill holed and corroded
- offside rear sill corroded and creased
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- nearside front outer c.v.boot worn
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 1 of 3 nearside rear sidelights inoperative
26 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 229,246 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- handbrake travel high.
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 223,003 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside rear sill creased
- nearside front sill holed and corroded
- nearside front outer c.v boot split
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 222,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside rear sill creased
- nearside front sill holed and corroded
- nearside front outer c.v boot split
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 209,001 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front outer cv boot split around smaller strap
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,321 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,522 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 1 Jul 202614 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 1 Jul 202616 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,304 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,154 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019 1 Jul 202616 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,559 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread.
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,020 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- stone chip in offside windscreen
13 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,059 MI
1 Jul 202613 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,059 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 1 Jul 20266 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,967 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 1 Jul 202622 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,513 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 1 Jul 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,570 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,326 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW08MZG was registered on 2008-08-11
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