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FP58 RXR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,035 mi
Last recorded80,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 RXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 80,035 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 65,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,291 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,289 miles

Ball joint has excessive play O/S TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,226 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,078 miles

Slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,989 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FP58 RXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP58 RXR, 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 FP58 RXR registered?

FP58 RXR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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