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FD08 OAA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

361,187 mi
Last recorded361,187 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 OAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 361,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 354,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 344,354 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 344,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 330,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also parts of rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight body damage Drivers front wing and bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2021 316,390 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 316,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 307,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 294,774 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 294,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 274,742 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 274,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 247,144 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 247,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 214,386 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 214,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush broken (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush broken (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear one bulb not working

Pass 1 Dec 2014 183,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 156,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 115,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,337 miles

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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 OAA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FD08 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

FD08 OAA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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