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FM57 ZPN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 124,074 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks scored but perform ok on rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,163 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 103,161 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake service required

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,026 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,379 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

HANDBRAKE CABLE DRY/STIFF

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,071 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,544 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 ZPN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

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

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