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FL08 PGX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,280 mi
Last recorded141,280 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 124,488 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside & Offside side mirrors (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,081 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,021 miles

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

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)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,393 miles

(under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,958 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,687 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 PGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL08 PGX, 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 PGX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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