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PL08 HXK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,575 mi
Last recorded192,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 192,575 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 192,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 184,400 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Jun 2018 184,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 177,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 177,233 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 162,463 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arms has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2016 162,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arms has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2015 142,201 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play in

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front steering arms have slight play in

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,660 miles

Rear bumpstops splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,216 miles

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar drop links starting to wear no x/s movement

nearside and offside rear bump stops starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,348 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,263 miles

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

Offside 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 HXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PL08 HXK, 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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PL08 HXK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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