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FL08 CHZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,634 mi
Last recorded175,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 CHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,634 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

General corrosion underside

Nearside outer sill corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 175,633 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

General corrosion underside

Nearside outer sill corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 168,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 168,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 161,266 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 161,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 152,998 miles

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

Nearside cv boot clip poor

Nearside headlight image poor

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 143,155 miles

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Exhaust rear heat shield poorly fixed

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 143,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Exhaust rear heat shield poorly fixed

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,767 miles

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 136,763 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 106,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,570 miles

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

Hand brake leaver operation stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,935 miles

front pads low

n/s/f inner boot leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,932 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front pads low

n/s/f inner boot leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,128 miles

Nearside Front 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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FL08 CHZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL08 CHZ, 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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FL08 CHZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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