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PL08 HVH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 139,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate/splash guard corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight weep at outer clip

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,265 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,836 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,372 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 35,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 23,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,346 miles

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

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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PL08 HVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PL08 HVH, 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 PL08 HVH registered?

PL08 HVH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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