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SH08 HXV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,874 mi
Last recorded188,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 HXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 188,874 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 185,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 181,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 177,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 144,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 144,460 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 68,090 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outside

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 68,090 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outside

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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SH08 HXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH08 HXV, 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 SH08 HXV registered?

SH08 HXV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is SH08 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 HXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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