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FM57 VWX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,236 mi
Last recorded65,236 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,236 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 65,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,092 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 63,092 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,958 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,017 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,813 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas and suspension coil springs.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 47,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,060 miles

all 4 tyres cracking to the tread and both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.offside front worn on outer edges aswell.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,029 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,164 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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FM57 VWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VWX, 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 FM57 VWX registered?

FM57 VWX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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