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HY08 OVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp slightly misplaced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 149,865 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly misplaced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,694 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

engine oil leaks

possible coolent leak from thermostat housing

Fail 15 Jun 2022 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Offside Rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

engine oil leaks

possible coolent leak from thermostat housing

Pass 9 Jun 2021 139,479 miles

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

bind drivers side rear tyre and disc overheated

divers side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2020 135,419 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 128,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,064 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

bonnet release handle broken/part missing so very difficult to release bonnet

bonnet stay support plate missing & storage clip on bonnet broken so stay loose under bonet

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,064 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

bonnet release handle broken/part missing so very difficult to release bonnet

bonnet stay support plate missing & storage clip on bonnet broken so stay loose under bonet

centre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,552 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,369 miles

Slight wear on both front lower suspension arm bushes,rear bushes on both sides..

Wipers poor.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,732 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 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY08 OVR, 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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HY08 OVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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