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FM57 XTK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,220 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 87,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,546 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 48,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,692 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0[m-1] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 36,098 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,453 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 32,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,405 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,405 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,136 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 16,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,000 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 XTK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

FM57 XTK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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