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FL08 LEJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 92,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 92,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + worn inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,732 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 83,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working the side repeater is not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs are in correct colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of the two bulbs is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,996 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,641 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,080 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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FL08 LEJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL08 LEJ, 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 FL08 LEJ registered?

FL08 LEJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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