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FX08 ZFO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

188,056 mi
Last recorded188,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ZFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 188,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front/centre/rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

bonnet safety catch bent

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2025 186,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 186,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 186,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

air bag warning light (illuminated on dash)

under body surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2024 186,214 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near/side and off/side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

air bag warning light (illuminated on dash)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2023 185,118 miles

Engine noisy: Slight misfire and vibration, with turbo also noisy.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 185,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Up to 38% difference in efforts during increase checks. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. Cracking under finger/thumb pressure, and breaking away from multi skinned section at bottom. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine noisy: Slight misfire and vibration, with turbo also noisy.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% imbalance, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever action is very stiff. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 182,939 miles

Excessive clutch noise and severe judder experienced.

Excessive engine noise. Turbo whistle clearly audible.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sill. Nearside has had prior repair, both sides display exposed corrosion within 30cm of seat mounts at B pillars. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous rear arms also slightly corroded, some bushes swelling, but no excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre dates: NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2001.

Fail 3 Oct 2022 182,939 miles

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

Excessive clutch noise and severe judder experienced.

Excessive engine noise. Turbo whistle clearly audible.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sill. Nearside has had prior repair, both sides display exposed corrosion within 30cm of seat mounts at B pillars. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous rear arms also slightly corroded, some bushes swelling, but no excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre dates: NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2001.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 181,018 miles

All tyres on roadwheels are old, NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2003.

Engine noise at idle and during emissions test. Turbo clearly audible.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension: All arms, all visible bushes are perished, swelling, and have a little movement.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill under driver's door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Severe clutch judder.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 181,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass mostly missing. (3.3 (c))

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

All tyres on roadwheels are old, NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2003.

Engine noise at idle and during emissions test. Turbo clearly audible.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension: All arms, all visible bushes are perished, swelling, and have a little movement.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill under driver's door. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Severe clutch judder.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 177,646 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension: All 4 lower arms, inner bushes are visibly worn, but are currently still serviceable. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres on all four roadwheels are dated thus: NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2001.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 177,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Very tight action, and I am unable to pull further to increase the efforts. (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside outer sill under passenger seat is corroded and perforated, with 30cm of compression damage behind. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension: All 4 lower arms, inner bushes are visibly worn, but are currently still serviceable. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres on all four roadwheels are dated thus: NSF 2006. OSF 2007. NSR 2003. OSR 2001.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 164,127 miles

Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2019 164,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2018 153,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 153,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 130,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel tight when rotated

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 130,879 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel tight when rotated

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,592 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,592 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,339 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 478,116 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,467 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,349 miles

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

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

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 ZFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 ZFO, 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 ZFO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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