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FL58 VFC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 149,194 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 149,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 144,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 144,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,467 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 139,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,695 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,655 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,323 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

stone chips in zone 'A' of windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre badly worn and stepped on inner edge

Smear front wiper blades

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,219 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 VFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FL58 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

FL58 VFC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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