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HY08 SVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,143 mi
Last recorded41,143 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 30,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,120 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 29,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 26,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,230 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,944 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 16,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,150 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2015 15,120 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

all four tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 12,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 11,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 8,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,819 miles

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 SVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

HY08 SVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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