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2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 92,754 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,458 miles

handbrake operation slightly stiff

nearside front tyre worn smooth and to legal limit on inner tread band and perishing

nearside rear tyre split in places on inner side wall (some splits near to limit)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,192 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear bulb colour has deteriorated to the limits (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes are worn near to the limits on the centre pin bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,759 miles

205/55 x 16 91V

BOTH wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and has worn more on the inner tread band

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Offside Front tyre low on tread and has worn smooth in the inner tread band

hand brake lever is stiff in operation

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,927 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake aplication close to fail it would appear the brake system needs a service

Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake aplication close to fail it would appear the brake system needs a service

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,137 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to be more worn on it's inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,098 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 21,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 SUV 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 89.5%.

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

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