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YF08 HGE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 131,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear half of vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

both front hubs & associated components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,908 miles

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

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

Rear half of vehicle structure/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Axle/Arms corroded

Surface rust on both Outer sills/ All suspension related components heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle/Arms corroded

Surface rust on both Outer sills/ All suspension related components heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Surface rust on both Outer sills/ All suspension related components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 117,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Surface rust on both Outer sills/ All suspension related components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,891 miles

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 14 Jun 2021 109,891 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 12 Jun 2020 106,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,518 miles

Bonnet catch lever insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,371 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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YF08 HGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF08 HGE, 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 YF08 HGE registered?

YF08 HGE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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