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HK08 ZXH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,420 mi
Last recorded224,420 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 224,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 224,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 214,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but Still Preventing the Ingress of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 214,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but Still Preventing the Ingress of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm & Wearing on Outer Edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 203,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 195,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 182,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 182,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 168,242 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 143,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,021 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,782 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,389 miles

both front tyres perished & worn to 3mm

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,112 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 9,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and cut.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 9,465 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and cut.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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