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FD08 EPV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,620 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,365 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 21,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 19,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 15,466 miles

both mirror side repeaters are cracked but still showing correct colour

Pass 11 May 2012 13,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,962 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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FD08 EPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FD08 EPV, 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 FD08 EPV registered?

FD08 EPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FD08 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 EPV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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