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DA08 FHH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,488 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 101,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,745 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,275 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 94,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material dislodged (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,176 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,252 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,150 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,948 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 36,914 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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DA08 FHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DA08 FHH, 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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DA08 FHH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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