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FM08 RDX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,904 mi
Last recorded221,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 221,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 205,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 194,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 177,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 166,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted not all parts seen

Fail 22 Jan 2021 166,684 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 25 Jan 2020 157,058 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

offside indicator side repeater just servicable

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock bump stop rubber perished

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fitted on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 143,220 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock bump stop rubber perished

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fitted on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear shock bump stop rubbers perished

Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock bump stop rubbers perished

Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,218 miles

Front Wiper's smearing.

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

Rear Anti roll bar corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,045 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin, front discs corroded and warped.

rear brakes wearing thin, discs corroded and worn.

rear track control arms starting to perish and split.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,969 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 RDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RDX, 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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FM08 RDX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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