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DA08 FHK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,348 mi
Last recorded188,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 188,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 178,132 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 178,132 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 162,749 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 162,749 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible rear reg plate dirty (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,876 miles

advise lower arm bushes worn

advise w/screen cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,874 miles

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

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 102,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,674 miles

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

engine and undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle passed emissions test, no printout was produced due to low emissions

Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,783 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 May 2013 57,192 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn very low on inner edge and tread is cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 47,156 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,003 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,003 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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 FHK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DA08 FHK, 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 FHK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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