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YA08 HXX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,071 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,953 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust separated at centre sleeve joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,592 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 81,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover and Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 62,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,881 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,881 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low,rear brake pads getting very low[all discs heavily lipped]

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,608 miles

fron t tyres worn uneven

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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YA08 HXX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YA08 HXX, 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 YA08 HXX registered?

YA08 HXX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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