MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components
engine covers and under trays fitted
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and worm smooth on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and worm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components
engine covers and under trays fitted
rear brakes binding slightly
upper and lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner tread distorted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
internal bonnet release handle defective / insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner tread distorted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
internal bonnet release handle defective / insecure
upper and lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak to rear of the engine ()
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
3 x rear position bulbs out
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak to rear of the engine ()
n/s front inner driveshaft boot split
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FG08 EXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 FG08 EXB, 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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FG08 EXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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