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PX08 HGJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,036 mi
Last recorded43,036 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 43,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 36,280 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,872 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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PX08 HGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PX08 HGJ, 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 PX08 HGJ registered?

PX08 HGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PX08 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 HGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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