2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · CA08 HFK
2008 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 178,600 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 HFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 178,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 HFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Octavia (CA08 HFK) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CA08 HFK Mileage History
- 05/07/2022159,223 mi
- 24/08/2023168,773 mi+9,550 mi
- 01/09/2023168,775 mi+2 mi
- 28/08/2024178,486 mi+9,711 mi
- 29/08/2024178,600 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 9,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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