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HG08 AZX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,303 mi
Last recorded145,303 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 AZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 145,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 145,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 129,874 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 117,875 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,799 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 94,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 94,928 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Nearside Rear Inner tyre split inner wall change now

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,433 miles

coolant on engine undertray

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2018 86,405 miles

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

coolant on engine undertray

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,916 miles

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2016 77,716 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch trim poorly secured

slight grease around nearside outer c.v. boot

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,213 miles

Nearside front fog lamp inop (bulb warning on)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chips in windscreen

console bushes starting to split

front discs lipped and corroded + pads approx 70% worn

handbrake guide slightly stiff

nearside front wheel arch liner slightly loose (secure)

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside front wheel buckled

rear discs lipped and corroded + pads approx 70-80% worn

slight weap offside front shock absorber

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2013 46,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Fail 27 Apr 2013 46,147 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2012 35,649 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,794 miles

advise child seats fittedin o/s/r and n/s/r

advise chip in screen

advise n/s/r tyre inner edge worn close to limit

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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HG08 AZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG08 AZX, 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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HG08 AZX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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