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FP08 FPE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front lower body damage

Pass 10 Apr 2019 142,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 142,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,478 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 125,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,271 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,489 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 99,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,449 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,275 miles

bothside front headlight aim slightly kickingh low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,742 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 FPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

FP08 FPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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