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FL08 UNW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,252 mi
Last recorded33,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 33,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 28,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 28,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 inner side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 27,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 22,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 11,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 11,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 10,080 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 10,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 8,134 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 4,297 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 4,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,576 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyresa perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,223 miles

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

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 26 Apr 2011 21,924 miles

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, o/s/front 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm,

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,193 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

FL08 UNW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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