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RF08 XHC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

212,312 mi
Last recorded212,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 212,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 212,312 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 205,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 202,850 miles

Front Discs worn in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 202,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Discs worn in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 193,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 193,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edges worn in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 184,784 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

rear suspension corrded/ poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2021 173,590 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 173,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 165,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 156,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,258 miles

Front Both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

Front Front pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit 1.6mm and in poor condition.

Offside Rear On limit of 1.6mm and in poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate lamp not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,382 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,611 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,302 miles

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm and starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,226 miles

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

n/s front tyre just over 2mm

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s front tyre at 2.5mm

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 XHC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RF08 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

RF08 XHC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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