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HY08 OWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,121 mi
Last recorded169,121 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 169,121 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 169,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 156,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 156,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 128,337 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 128,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,272 miles

Central Rear High Level Brake Light Inop.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Door Mirror Indicator Inop. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear High Level Brake Light Inop.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,616 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (RAR USH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray not fitted correctly but stil secure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,294 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,555 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,555 miles

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

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 OWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

HY08 OWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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