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RF08 HTY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 HTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertray fitted obstructing veiw of some testable components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,337 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating, offside broken

Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread starting to perish and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating, offside broken

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,667 miles

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating, offside broken

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,429 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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RF08 HTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

RF08 HTY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is RF08 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 HTY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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