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AA08 HZJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,504 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 125,502 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,731 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,491 miles

Sheilds limiting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,007 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 55,523 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,154 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AA08 HZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 HZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 HZJ registered?

AA08 HZJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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