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DE08 HTK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,576 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,361 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 57,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,725 miles

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever stiff in operation.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever stiff in operation.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,960 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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DE08 HTK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE08 HTK, 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 DE08 HTK registered?

DE08 HTK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is DE08 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 HTK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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