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WN08 HMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 HMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 154,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 145,431 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,431 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Mirror indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Offside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 123,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Offside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2018 113,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on the inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs pitted

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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WN08 HMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN08 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN08 HMV registered?

WN08 HMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is WN08 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 HMV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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