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HN08 KVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,030 mi
Last recorded143,030 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 143,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,017 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking on left side of the plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking on left side of the plate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,693 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,203 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 104,203 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,904 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 94,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,500 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,336 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,062 miles

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 KVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KVS, 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 KVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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