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HN08 KVC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,289 mi
Last recorded84,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,448 miles

Engine Under Tray has dampening of oil

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 70,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Under Tray has dampening of oil

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,871 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 64,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (1.00 Plate limit, average reading recorded 1.24) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,012 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 49,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,471 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,297 miles

removed screen obstruction prior to test

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 KVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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