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FV08 RVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 99,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 91,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,570 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 89,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,427 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 84,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 81,612 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 81,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working top one of cluster. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 79,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16V (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit , perished and nail on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,588 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,808 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 RVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

FV08 RVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is FV08 RVJ safe to buy?

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