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FP08 FPD

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 173,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 153,775 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 132,880 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 132,872 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 122,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 106,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 95,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 42,781 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

both rear bumpstops worn.

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 FPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

FP08 FPD is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FP08 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 FPD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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