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CE08 FWO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,391 mi
Last recorded153,391 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 153,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose damage to body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 143,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,739 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch Area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant light on

Pass 12 Mar 2022 124,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, cuts to inner sidewall. 4mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body damage.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, cuts to inner sidewall, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 111,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,986 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2019 99,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 and uneven worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,030 miles

advise rear brake pads

advise tyre light on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 92,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear brake pads

advise tyre light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,415 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,578 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,157 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,656 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 FWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CE08 FWO, 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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CE08 FWO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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