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EO08 HHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,380 mi
Last recorded158,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,380 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,309 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 146,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1/missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,762 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 137,707 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 134,003 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,785 miles

dpf warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,781 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TURBO INTERCOOLER DAMAGED

dpf warning light on

tpms light on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,296 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,405 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight imbalance on front brakes (O/S low)

Small cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,403 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes (O/S low)

Small cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,150 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nsr shock bump stop badly worn

osr shock bump stop badly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,211 miles

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

tread on osf tyre perished

Fail 24 Oct 2011 38,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,363 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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EO08 HHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EO08 HHN, 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 EO08 HHN registered?

EO08 HHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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