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DG08 FBD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,508 mi
Last recorded148,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 148,508 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit,recommend replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear shocker shroud adrift

offside rear shocker shroud adrift

slight damage offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,639 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,135 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 118,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 108,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 96,056 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Apr 2014 95,984 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,512 miles

front wipers smearing

slightly play in the steering system

Fail 9 Jun 2013 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wipers smearing

slightly play in the steering system

Pass 8 May 2012 67,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,566 miles

off side door mirror repeater lamp did not work at first then righted itself keep an eye on it

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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DG08 FBD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DG08 FBD, 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 DG08 FBD registered?

DG08 FBD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 FBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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