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FP08 FON

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,537 mi
Last recorded65,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FON
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 65,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 65,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 57,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 51,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly cracking and offside front worn on inner edge 2055516

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,901 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,516 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 FON is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP08 FON, 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 FP08 FON registered?

FP08 FON is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is FP08 FON safe to buy?

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