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FX08 DHO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

276,146 mi
Last recorded276,146 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 DHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 276,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 276,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 249,848 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 226,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 226,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 203,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 203,425 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 176,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 176,502 miles

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 130,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,021 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 99,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,461 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 DHO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX08 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

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

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