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MK08 HGG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 51,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 51,146 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,292 miles

emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,774 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,675 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,673 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,784 miles

Inner face of OSF brake disc corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Inner face of OSF brake disc corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,940 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside indecator side repeater lamp slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2012 29,940 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside indecator side repeater lamp slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,431 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers streaking slightly

some corrosion to both front brake discs

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 HGG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK08 HGG, 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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MK08 HGG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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