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HY08 OWM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,276 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has uneven wear 'stepping' on inside edge (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

engine/gearbox noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2020 124,271 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has uneven wear 'stepping' on inside edge (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

engine/gearbox noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (stepping) on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens damaged/broken, light source insufficient brightness (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in main tread through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (stepping) on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted rear bumper corner broken and protruding from vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (stepping) on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear most bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/65R15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/65R15) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has heavy uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 115,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear most bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (195/65R15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has heavy uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/65R15) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has heavy uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (195/65r15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,897 miles

slight play steering nearside

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,726 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level alittle high

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level alittle high

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs approx 2-4000miles left

o/s mirror indicator lense damaged (secure and working)

rear brake pads and discs approx 1000miles left

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,558 miles

All pads approx 8-10000 miles

rear tyres slightly mishaped

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 OWM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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