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FV08 AOO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,370 mi
Last recorded161,370 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 AOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 161,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 142,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 142,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 126,594 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2021 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 117,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 109,509 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 103,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 89,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,097 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 82,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,847 miles

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,213 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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FV08 AOO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV08 AOO, 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 FV08 AOO registered?

FV08 AOO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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