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FG58 TCJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,083 mi
Last recorded238,083 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 TCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 238,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 224,688 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 224,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 208,770 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - ( offside low limit line ) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 208,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 200,366 miles

Nearside Front knock on suspension on drive

Pass 10 Apr 2017 176,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 133,359 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 133,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,670 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 19,548 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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FG58 TCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FG58 TCJ, 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 FG58 TCJ registered?

FG58 TCJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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