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HY08 SPX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,045 mi
Last recorded56,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,045 miles

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 9 Jan 2026 56,045 miles

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,667 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 50,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,899 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 44,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

oil level just above minimum

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,066 miles

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 19 Feb 2020 41,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,855 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 38,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewwall 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,906 miles

Both rear tyres slightly chopped inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,111 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,482 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worm to 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,308 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low 3mm

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

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 SPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

HY08 SPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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