MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
nail in offside rear tyre - outer edge
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nail in offside rear tyre - outer edge
offside front suspension arm - rear bush starting to split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre close to wear bars
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear light lens damaged
offside rear tyre close to wear bars
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
slight wear front brake discs
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
engine under tray fitted
full body tray fitted n /s and o/s
n/s rear tyre has multiple cuts to tread but not deep enough to rear cords
slight free play in both front lower arm rear bush's
strong advise - both rear tyres badly perished
top engine cover fitted and stained with oil
wipers slightly smear screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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HY08 OVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 HY08 OVC, 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 HY08 OVC registered?
HY08 OVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is HY08 OVC safe to buy?
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