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FL08 PWX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,861 mi
Last recorded139,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 135,955 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded

play inner steering arms

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,671 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 PWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

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

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