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HY08 VUP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,170 mi
Last recorded233,170 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 233,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 207,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 194,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 161,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 134,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 131,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,122 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 112,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,109 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,099 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,330 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

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

Small stone chips in windscreen.

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 65,330 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small stone chips in windscreen.

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,358 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Poor operation of centre stop lamp

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,577 miles

off side rear bump stop split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,280 miles

wipers slightly worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear bump stops are deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,280 miles

both rear bump stops are deteriorating

wipers slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,447 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 VUP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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