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HG08 JJZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,653 mi
Last recorded207,653 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 207,653 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 207,651 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 203,436 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 203,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 197,367 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 197,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 187,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 177,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 167,095 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 159,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 159,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,281 miles

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,401 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,505 miles

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,252 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,381 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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HG08 JJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HG08 JJZ, 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 HG08 JJZ registered?

HG08 JJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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