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FH57 HXK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,083 mi
Last recorded133,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven inner edge/stepping. Also perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to step/wear uneven inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily stepping/wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to step/wear uneven inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,476 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes under load have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven inner edge, stepping

Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,472 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Pads have changed colour (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working Part of the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes under load have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven inner edge, stepping

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect binds more when hot, disc has changed colour (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,086 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,641 miles

2 x rear child seats fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 70,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

2 x rear child seats fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,139 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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FH57 HXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FH57 HXK, 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 FH57 HXK registered?

FH57 HXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FH57 HXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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