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FM08 HRA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 HRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,396 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,027 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,082 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,045 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,163 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output 1 light source not working (75% lit) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

wipers a bit smeary-recommend replacement

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output 1 light source not working (75% lit) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

wipers a bit smeary-recommend replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,514 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,557 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,513 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,763 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,033 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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FM08 HRA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FM08 HRA, 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 FM08 HRA registered?

FM08 HRA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 HRA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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