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ST08 HBC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,022 mi
Last recorded111,022 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,022 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center sleeve clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under tray slightly damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center sleeve clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under tray slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,222 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,993 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,097 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,400 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 37,502 miles

both rear brakes are sticking on.

judder from front brakes.

judder from rear brakes.

Pass 24 May 2011 30,151 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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ST08 HBC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST08 HBC, 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 ST08 HBC registered?

ST08 HBC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is ST08 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 HBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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