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MK08 HDC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,704 mi
Last recorded140,704 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,704 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,591 miles

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

Front slam panel damaged.

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)

Offside front brake disc backplate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 83,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front slam panel damaged.

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)

Offside front brake disc backplate damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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MK08 HDC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 HDC, 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 MK08 HDC registered?

MK08 HDC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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