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FX08 PNJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

248,627 mi
Last recorded248,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 PNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 248,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Ns Door mirror deteriorated

Ns sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Os sill corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 248,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Ns Door mirror deteriorated

Ns sill damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Os sill corroded

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

Rear chassis corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 247,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn TIE BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure OUTER (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 238,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 238,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 238,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 238,596 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 228,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 228,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 211,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 211,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 193,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 192,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning lamp

front brake discs warped

Pass 14 Apr 2016 168,691 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2016 168,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2015 129,679 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads warning lamp on

front brake pads low

nearside front wing repeater indicator only just passes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,679 miles

brake pads warning lamp on

front brake pads low

nearside front wing repeater indicator only just passes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,822 miles

front brake discs slight warping

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slight warping

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 50,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,846 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 PNJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PNJ, 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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FX08 PNJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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