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FV08 HWD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,645 miles

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

Front Bumper has been ducted tape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under neath

Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper has been ducted tape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under neath

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,701 miles

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi Worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,701 miles

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi Worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door Damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 82,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 71,332 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 59,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,575 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,937 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 40,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r and n/s/r adult seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Apr 2013 21,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r and n/s/r adult seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,482 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,460 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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FV08 HWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FV08 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

FV08 HWD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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