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EO08 HFY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,855 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,339 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO08 HFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO08 HFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 HFY registered?

EO08 HFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is EO08 HFY safe to buy?

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