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PK08 HXY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,080 mi
Last recorded188,080 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 HXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 188,080 miles

parking brake efficiency just meets requirement

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,149 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 166,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly areas below legal limit 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly areas below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 146,641 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 133,220 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 133,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,262 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 115,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 89,780 miles

chip o/s screen

front discs slight pitting

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter slight deterioration

rear tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

Fail 3 May 2016 89,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

chip o/s screen

front discs slight pitting

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter slight deterioration

rear tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,899 miles

All wiper blades poor but still clears screen

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

Front registration plate scratched but characters still readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lower section on nearside front side repeater cracked on but still fully operable

slight cracking from both rear tyres on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,899 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

All wiper blades poor but still clears screen

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

Front registration plate scratched but characters still readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

lower section on nearside front side repeater cracked on but still fully operable

slight cracking from both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,484 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot showing signs of detereation (retaining clip starting to cut boot)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f outer cv boot showing signs of detereation (retaining clip starting to cut boot)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

traction light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,775 miles

traction light on

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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PK08 HXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PK08 HXY, 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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PK08 HXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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