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HK08 RUR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,873 mi
Last recorded119,873 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 RUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 119,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges (step

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

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

Offside Rear signs of overheating to brakes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges (step

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

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

Offside Rear signs of overheating to brakes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,219 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, wearing on inner edge, perishing and tread starting to lift

Fail 17 Feb 2025 109,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, wearing on inner edge, perishing and tread starting to lift

Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,950 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and going out of shape/tread starting to lift

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear sub-frame becoming corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges (step

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing badly on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2023 98,827 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges (step

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing badly on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,532 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front both tyres becoming worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,582 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer brake pad becoming worn

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer brake pad becoming worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,074 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,443 miles

o/s/r spring becoming corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r spring becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm in tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,426 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,118 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 RUR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RUR, 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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HK08 RUR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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