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FD08 OAS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,033 mi
Last recorded110,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 OAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 110,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,957 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,592 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,536 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,391 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,351 miles

Centre exhaust clamp has slight leak of exhaust gases

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,092 miles

front + rear pads look very low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,879 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 OAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

FD08 OAS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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