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AA08 HZV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,381 mi
Last recorded171,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 171,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 161,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021
Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,141 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,779 miles

Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer C V Gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 115,779 miles

Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer C V Gaiter Damp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,059 miles

Front registration plate cracked

O/S/R Upper side light not working

Small grease loss to n/s/f C V Gaiter

Child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check rear seat belts

Damage to o/s side repeater lens

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,059 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats unable to check rear seat belts

Damage to o/s side repeater lens

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

O/S/R Upper side light not working

Small grease loss to n/s/f C V Gaiter

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Cracks to front registration plate

Damage to o/s/f side repeater lens

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,469 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat and was unable to check rear seat belt at time of test.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,366 miles

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,561 miles

1.front brake discs corroded on edges 2.both rear tyres worn low on tread

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 HZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZV, 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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AA08 HZV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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