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CE08 FVU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,144 mi
Last recorded142,144 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 142,144 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,342 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,353 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,809 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2011 31,454 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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CE08 FVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE08 FVU, 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 CE08 FVU registered?

CE08 FVU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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