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HIG 8979

2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,389 mi
Last recorded207,389 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8979
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 207,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 198,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 189,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 180,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 167,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,191 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,589 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia S TDI?

Based on 1,071 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
10,786
Miles/Year
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2
position lamp(s) not working 1
Registration plate lamp not working 1
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HIG 8979 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia S TDI fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIG 8979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HIG 8979 registered?

HIG 8979 is a 2010 Skoda Octavia S TDI, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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