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HY08 SSJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,830 mi
Last recorded199,830 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 199,830 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear section (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 190,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 180,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 172,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 169,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 157,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 142,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 130,009 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fumes from under engine cover. Possibly a detached breather pipe.

N/S/R Bump stop deteriorated.

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

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring view of testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 130,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with yellow chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fumes from under engine cover. Possibly a detached breather pipe.

N/S/R Bump stop deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted obscuring view of testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 119,082 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obsuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obsuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 12 May 2017 104,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 13 May 2016 88,498 miles

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

slight wear in both front wishbone rear bush's

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight wear in both front wishbone rear bush's

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 75,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,478 miles

Handbrake track damaged

brake disc's have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,977 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surface.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever is stiff to push down.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,755 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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