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HY08 SWK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 SWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre very low inner edge and misshapen

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge and misshapen

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre very low inner edge and misshapen

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre bald inner edge and misshapen

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,585 miles

Both rear tyres miss shaping

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,450 miles

Both rear tyres missed shaped

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)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,450 miles

Both rear tyres missed shaped

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,675 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,881 miles

both front tyres slightly feathered

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,018 miles

engine top cover, undertray and full length vehicle undertrays fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face outer circumferences

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,803 miles

engine oil level low, topped up

engine top cover, undertray and full length bodytrays fitted

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 SWK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY08 SWK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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