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HG08 LUY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,642 mi
Last recorded166,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 166,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 159,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear bump stops/shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,647 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear bump stops/shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,693 miles

headlight washers not working

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension bump stops/shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,872 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear shock absorber covers/bump stops deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,224 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to markers

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,491 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,288 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing close to wear markers

n/s rear shock absorber cover/bump stop deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn to wear markers and low on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,404 miles

n/s front tyre worn to markers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar electrical socket wired correctly?

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,315 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner advise renew

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 LUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

HG08 LUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is HG08 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 LUY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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