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HW08 CPF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,018 mi
Last recorded136,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 136,018 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 136,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 106,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 89,405 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,316 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,284 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread out of shape

Offside Front Tyre tread out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,534 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 52,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 44,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 34,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 18,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,221 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,930 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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HW08 CPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HW08 CPF, 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 HW08 CPF registered?

HW08 CPF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is HW08 CPF safe to buy?

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