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RF08 HSJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,641 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,461 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 86,461 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 83,263 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 May 2017 77,597 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 May 2016 70,546 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 May 2015 57,227 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear number plate delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,649 miles

both rear tyres 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,738 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/front wiper torn

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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RF08 HSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF08 HSJ, 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 RF08 HSJ registered?

RF08 HSJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is RF08 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 HSJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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