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FE08 PVF

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

389,299 mi
Last recorded389,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 PVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 389,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 354,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 322,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 293,481 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 293,053 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear ally bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear ally bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 252,068 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 252,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 202,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 202,993 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 172,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,598 miles

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

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 PVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 PVF registered?

FE08 PVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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