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FX08 RVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,344 mi
Last recorded102,344 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 RVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 102,344 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 100,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating but view unaffected

Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,993 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 95,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to rev engine high enough to obtain emissions readings no visual smoke.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to rev engine high enough to obtain emissions readings no visual smoke.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass discoloured.

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 80,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass discoloured.

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 73,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,547 miles

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,198 miles

front tyres becoming low on tread

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking up in deep part of tread

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,261 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Off side rear tyre has inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,261 miles

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

All brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Off side rear tyre has inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,231 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 RVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FX08 RVJ registered?

FX08 RVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for FX08 RVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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