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HY08 SVP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,719 mi
Last recorded194,719 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 194,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 187,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 182,858 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 175,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 170,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,889 miles

Both front wipers smear

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Offside Rear Light lens cracked not showing white light at this time

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 163,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers smear

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Offside Rear Light lens cracked not showing white light at this time

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 147,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 133,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,223 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,119 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 SVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

HY08 SVP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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