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FH08 HXT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,507 mi
Last recorded210,507 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 HXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 210,507 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 210,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 210,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 210,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 209,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 207,733 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 207,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 201,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 190,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 186,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 182,252 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 176,582 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 176,582 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 173,754 miles

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

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

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 161,576 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 149,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,692 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 118,265 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,168 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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FH08 HXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 HXT, 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 FH08 HXT registered?

FH08 HXT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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