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FG08 ZSN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,737 mi
Last recorded140,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 136,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold and tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 136,490 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 129,044 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,164 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 122,164 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,235 miles

both front and near side rear worn very low on inner edge

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front and near side rear worn very low on inner edge

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked on inside sidewall

Offside Rear brake binding when wheel turned during test

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 29 Oct 2015 104,068 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor arm broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked on inside sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding when wheel turned during test

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Offside Rear tyre cracked slightly on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,045 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,352 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs corroded, (good brake readings)

o/s/r bump stop split

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 ZSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

FG08 ZSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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