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FE08 KXR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,326 mi
Last recorded193,326 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 193,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 177,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 164,055 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 146,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 146,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust over rear subframe and suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 137,103 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,023 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,825 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,015 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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FE08 KXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE08 KXR, 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 FE08 KXR registered?

FE08 KXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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