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HJ08 OBR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre tread uneven

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2017 67,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,897 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside stop lamp dim

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,327 miles

nearside and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 15 May 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,662 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,162 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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HJ08 OBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ08 OBR, 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 HJ08 OBR registered?

HJ08 OBR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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