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FE08 KXY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,029 mi
Last recorded96,029 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 96,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,259 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,259 miles

Offside Inner Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,743 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,172 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

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 KXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE08 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

FE08 KXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is FE08 KXY safe to buy?

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