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DG08 FBJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

211,462 mi
Last recorded211,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 211,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 211,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 201,956 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 198,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 191,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 184,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 184,998 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 180,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 161,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 150,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2016 140,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,633 miles

nearside rear bump stop starting to split

slight play on inner rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,081 miles

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)

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 FBJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG08 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

DG08 FBJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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