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OW08 HYY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,853 mi
Last recorded156,853 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 156,853 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 145,822 miles

Noise/roughness @ near side front wheel bearing

Off side front outer brake pad very low, advise brake inspection

Off side front tyre worn @ inner edge

Slight wetness to off side front shock absorber

Fail 10 Sep 2019 145,611 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side front @ outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Off side front outer brake pad very low, advise brake inspection

Off side front tyre worn @ inner edge

Slight wetness to off side front shock absorber

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside repeater damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside repeater damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,773 miles

Glow plug lamp flashing.

Nearside front inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Offside lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Glow plug lamp flashing.

Nearside front inner brake pad worn close to wear sensor.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Offside lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,653 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,930 miles

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,582 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Full length floor tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,165 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,163 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side front outer brake pad low, advise front brake inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,062 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,256 miles

near side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

off side rear tyre close to limit

plastic floor tray fitted

slight front brake inbalance

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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OW08 HYY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW08 HYY, 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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OW08 HYY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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