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FG08 ZSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 150,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 144,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 136,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 136,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 131,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 128,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 125,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 120,508 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 120,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,813 miles

N/s/r& o/s/r n/s/r tyer s/crackes

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

n/s and o/side rear tyer inner wall s/cracks

Fail 27 Sep 2017 115,801 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

N/s/r& o/s/r n/s/r tyer s/crackes

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush

Nearside aim s/low

Offside Front Lower rear wishbone bush

Offside aim s/low

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,227 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,778 miles

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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FG08 ZSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG08 ZSK, 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 FG08 ZSK registered?

FG08 ZSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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