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FL58 DXA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,667 mi
Last recorded142,667 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 DXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 142,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,477 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,960 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,268 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,127 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2017 94,018 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,474 miles

Offside dip beam slightly low ouy put

Fail 16 Jul 2016 84,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside dip beam slightly low ouy put

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,088 miles

O/S Headlight beam image poor.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2012 44,566 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,290 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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FL58 DXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL58 DXA, 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 FL58 DXA registered?

FL58 DXA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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