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FV08 HVZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 110,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 99,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015
Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,237 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,237 miles

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

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

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 29 Apr 2013 73,874 miles

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

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

n/s/r middle upper position lamp bulb not working

o/s/r middle upper and lower position lamp bulbs not working

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,477 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing slightly

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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FV08 HVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV08 HVZ, 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 FV08 HVZ registered?

FV08 HVZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2008.

Is FV08 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 HVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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