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N30 HJM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,464 mi
Last recorded257,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 HJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 257,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 249,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 249,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 236,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 221,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 221,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 212,602 miles

Front Discs slightly worn.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes started cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 212,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad below 1.5 mm thick. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge bald and cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Discs slightly worn.

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes started cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 195,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 195,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 181,939 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres "sawtoothing" on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2020 181,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear both rear tyres "sawtoothing" on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 155,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 155,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,591 miles

both rear tyre's are worn out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,415 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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N30 HJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 N30 HJM, 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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N30 HJM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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