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AP08 HBX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,615 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 86,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 83,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 79,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bottom arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 66,975 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear close to wear limits

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 58,364 miles

Front Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2019 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level getting low

Front Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 52,486 miles

Service warning on

Pass 30 May 2017 46,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2016 38,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,418 miles

rear washer jet poor

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear washer jet poor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre treads perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 May 2012 11,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,473 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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AP08 HBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP08 HBX, 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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AP08 HBX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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