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HN58 HRJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,377 mi
Last recorded109,377 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 HRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,377 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 109,376 miles

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 106,623 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc showing signs of being hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,917 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock top covers loose

Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock top covers loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,554 miles

20kg pulse from o/s front brake

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT GAITORS HEAVILY PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

fuel pump area stained

n/s mirror backing damaged

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

rear bump stops/ dust cover in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,554 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

20kg pulse from o/s front brake

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT GAITORS HEAVILY PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT )

fuel pump area stained

n/s mirror backing damaged

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

rear bump stops/ dust cover in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,615 miles

both front lower ball joints heavily perished/ starting to split and weep grease

front wishbone rear bushes worn on arms and bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel pump area stained

n/s rear tyre valve stem perished / starting to split

rear bump stops deteriorated ( n/s worse)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower ball joints heavily perished/ starting to split and weep grease

front wishbone rear bushes worn on arms and bushes starting to deteriorate

fuel pump area stained

n/s rear tyre valve stem perished / starting to split

rear bump stops deteriorated ( n/s worse)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,570 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside door mirror assembly damaged

eye level brake lamp inoperative

rear brakes worn

rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

rear tyres perishing

slight oilstaining around vacuum/high pressure fuel pump

Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

STRONG ADVISE nearside door mirror assembly damaged

eye level brake lamp inoperative

rear brakes worn

rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

rear tyres perishing

slight oilstaining around vacuum/high pressure fuel pump

Fail 16 Oct 2014 46,739 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE damage to nearside door mirror assembly. cover and side repeater lens broken and light output from side repeater low/poor

front suspesnion arm rear bushes and rear suspension, rear lower arm inner bushes perished

nearside headlamp lens condensated

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside wiper slightly smeary

stains around and below high pressure fuel pump

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,739 miles

STRONG ADVISE damage to nearside door mirror assembly. cover and side repeater lens broken and light output from side repeater low/poor

front suspesnion arm rear bushes and rear suspension, rear lower arm inner bushes perished

nearside headlamp lens condensated

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside wiper slightly smeary

stains around and below high pressure fuel pump

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wishbone rear bush's starting to perish+

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,774 miles

nearside washer jet misaligned, nearside of screen gets majority of washer fluid from offside jet (strong advise)

offside front indicator discoloured, nearside front indicator slightly discoloured. both rear indicators discoloured and beginning to show white light (strong advise)

oilstains on rear of engine block, slightly damp in places

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,511 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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HN58 HRJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN58 HRJ, 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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What year was HN58 HRJ registered?

HN58 HRJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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