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FA08 OFE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 OFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 120,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover & under tray(sump guard) fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split around smalll clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 115,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split around smalll clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip poorly fitted. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

dash panel information indicates door open -- no faults found.

engine covers & under trays fitted ,obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 110,647 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip poorly fitted. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly white. (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

dash panel information indicates door open -- no faults found.

engine covers & under trays fitted ,obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,730 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 98,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint rubbers perishing/cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split near small clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face partially corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 96,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted ,obscuring some components.

main front to rear brake pipes obscured by plastic covers.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,723 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted, obscuring some components.

main front to rear brake pipes obscured by plastic cover.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,247 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

main front to rear brake pipes partially covered with plastic.

vehicle is LHD.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,247 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working passenger side. (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure passenger side. (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working both. (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working passenger side. (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working passenger side. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper blade. (8.2.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

main front to rear brake pipes partially covered with plastic.

vehicle is LHD.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,420 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted, obscuring some components.

front to rear brake pipes partially obscured under plastic cover.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,349 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

main front to rear brakepipes obscured under plastic covers.

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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FA08 OFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA08 OFE, 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 FA08 OFE registered?

FA08 OFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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