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HY08 OVD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,164 mi
Last recorded265,164 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 265,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 265,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 254,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 238,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 238,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 213,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 213,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 192,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight binding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 111,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,623 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,581 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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HY08 OVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY08 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

HY08 OVD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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