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HN08 FZH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 167,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Adjustment rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 160,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2023 153,021 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 153,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 147,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 141,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,356 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust rear silencer metal hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2019 118,056 miles

both front shocks starting to weep

cracks appearing in tyres

exhaust sounds throaty(no leaks found)

front discs worn

Pass 15 May 2018 104,067 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 104,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bump stop (2.7.4)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 2 May 2015 64,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 51,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,609 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear bars

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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HN08 FZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN08 FZH, 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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HN08 FZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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