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FP58 XET

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,670 mi
Last recorded142,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 XET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 142,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms getting corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 142,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device on rear n/s arm broken away, not functioning correctly. (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms getting corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 141,941 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint fitted to offside front

Fail 27 Nov 2024 141,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint fitted to offside front

Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,953 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 140,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint loose in taper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 138,446 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 138,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 24% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 24% ACROSS AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH COVER (making contact with tyre)

Fail 20 Nov 2019 108,319 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH COVER (making contact with tyre)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 25% ON REAR AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,693 miles

Nearside Front INNERWING COVER NEEDS SECURING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,883 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,687 miles

COVERS (engine & underside fitted

TYRES (slight damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,845 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,745 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 51,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside floor sills damaged due to incorrect jacking

nearside rear upper side light not not working

paint work damaged on front bumper

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,091 miles

advise small cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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 XET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 FP58 XET, 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 XET registered?

FP58 XET is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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