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DY08 FBG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,204 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 107,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 99,517 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,614 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,614 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,550 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both side front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,055 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 35,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,999 miles

inspection covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,086 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn To 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,704 miles

All Four Tyres Very Slightly Perished On Outer

Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,991 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 8,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY08 FBG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY08 FBG, 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 DY08 FBG registered?

DY08 FBG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 FBG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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