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FL08 KDU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,082 mi
Last recorded189,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 KDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 189,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 177,914 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 177,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 18 May 2017 160,732 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 17 Nov 2016 152,689 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 137,149 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)

Fail 19 May 2016 137,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,319 miles

slight wear to both rear inner tyre edges

Pass 19 May 2015 102,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,257 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,124 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,751 miles

handbrake lever stiff

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f drivershaft inner gaiter 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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FL08 KDU 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 70.6%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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