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FM57 UUZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,450 mi
Last recorded199,450 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 UUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 199,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt covered. Not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot gas strut not working.

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

Fail 15 May 2026 195,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt covered. Not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot gas strut not working.

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 180,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 170,019 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing smooth

Pass 8 Jun 2023 158,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 148,201 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2022 147,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 128,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,531 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front rear o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

wheel tracking out

Fail 12 Jun 2018 99,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four front rear o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

wheel tracking out

Pass 30 May 2017 94,356 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 94,356 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 89,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,579 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 83,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,230 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's worn/lipped and corroded on inner edge.

N/S mirror glass cracked/broken.

Slight in balance on front brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,487 miles

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

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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FM57 UUZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM57 UUZ, 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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FM57 UUZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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