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FG58 VLL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,198 mi
Last recorded159,198 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 150,468 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 141,399 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 133,388 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,360 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,772 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,772 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,429 miles

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

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

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 VLL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

FG58 VLL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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