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FM08 RCX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2024 127,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 122,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,672 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 116,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 23 Sep 2021 110,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,014 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,014 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats n/s & o/s/r

covers engine compartment & underside

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,809 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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FM08 RCX 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 FM08 RCX, 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 FM08 RCX registered?

FM08 RCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 RCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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