MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear 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))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion in various places & on various components.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to see cause because of undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion in various places & on various components.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to see cause because of undertrays. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion in various places.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Marked inside wall. (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in various places.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion in various places.
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres are wearing on the edges.
High level brake light is not working.
Corrosion in various places.
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres are wearing on the edges.
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
High level brake light is not working.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion
Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front steering arms have slight play
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s wing mirror damaged but secure
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s wing mirror damaged but secure
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 VFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VFY, 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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FE08 VFY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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