2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SH08 HZA
2008 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 148,605 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 HZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 148,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 HZA 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 (SH08 HZA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH08 HZA Mileage History
- 11/07/2024127,704 mi
- 12/07/2024127,706 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2025143,001 mi+15,295 mi
- 01/07/2026148,604 mi+5,603 mi
- 02/07/2026148,605 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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