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HK08 MZL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,834 mi
Last recorded184,834 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 MZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 184,834 miles

slight play on n/s steering tie link joint

Pass 27 Nov 2015 172,447 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 172,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,622 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 156,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 141,067 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 141,067 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,493 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,715 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HK08 MZL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK08 MZL, 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 HK08 MZL registered?

HK08 MZL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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