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FX08 ACJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ACJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 144,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,805 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,197 miles

n/s head lamp insecure, close to/on limit

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre small split outer wall

n/s/r shocker bump stop broken

n/s/r tyre stepped/low inner edge

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges

o/s/r indicator pale

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s head lamp insecure, close to/on limit

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre small split outer wall

n/s/r shocker bump stop broken

n/s/r tyre stepped/low inner edge

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated on edges

o/s/r indicator pale

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 106,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,590 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,212 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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FX08 ACJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX08 ACJ, 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 FX08 ACJ registered?

FX08 ACJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FX08 ACJ safe to buy?

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