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OE08 HBF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,558 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front brake caliper not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 34,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,351 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 29,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight aims on lower end of limits

oficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,688 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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OE08 HBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE08 HBF, 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 OE08 HBF registered?

OE08 HBF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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