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FJ08 VUH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,002 mi
Last recorded166,002 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2016 166,002 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,535 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,402 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

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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FJ08 VUH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ08 VUH, 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 FJ08 VUH registered?

FJ08 VUH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is FJ08 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 VUH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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