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FE08 VGJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,799 mi
Last recorded203,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 203,799 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear no reverse light working

Pass 15 Jan 2024 198,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2023 190,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 183,930 miles

Amber oil level warning light on dash - oil at minimum mark.

Brake fluid contaminated.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OSR Stop lamp started working after tapping light cluster - suggest replacement asap

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on tyre (not to cords) 205/55/R16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror cap broken - sharp edges exposed.

Fail 22 Jan 2022 183,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Amber oil level warning light on dash - oil at minimum mark.

Brake fluid contaminated.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OSR Stop lamp started working after tapping light cluster - suggest replacement asap

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on tyre (not to cords) 205/55/R16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wing mirror cap broken - sharp edges exposed.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 172,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 172,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 164,307 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 164,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 161,129 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 May 2018 155,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 134,919 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 114,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearsdide front splash guard loose

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,765 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,765 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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