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FP08 FOD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,052 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 92,052 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,763 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,569 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,564 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,439 miles

TPM lamp on

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,424 miles

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

TPM lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension lower front side to side arms nearing limit of corrosion at bush sleeves

some high level brake lights not working

Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and brake binding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension lower front side to side arms nearing limit of corrosion at bush sleeves

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,219 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,219 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s weaker at lower readings (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side repeater in mirror slightly dim

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components very slightly corroded in places

some high level brake lights not working

Pass 31 Oct 2015 47,327 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted, obscuring view of some components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 47,327 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted, obscuring view of some components.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,904 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,456 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,140 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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FP08 FOD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP08 FOD, 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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FP08 FOD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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