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FV08 RUY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,201 mi
Last recorded195,201 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 195,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 170,488 miles

damp around fuel filter housing and smell of fuel but no leak found

Fail 7 Feb 2017 170,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around fuel filter housing and smell of fuel but no leak found

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 141,094 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2016 141,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,447 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,447 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn and distorted on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,890 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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FV08 RUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

FV08 RUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is FV08 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 RUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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