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FX57 JFV

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,586 mi
Last recorded216,586 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 JFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 216,586 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 193,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 167,032 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,252 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,434 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,427 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 94,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,711 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,929 miles

N/S/Rear seat belt trim panel broken off and exposing main wiring loom.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,051 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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FX57 JFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX57 JFV, 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 FX57 JFV registered?

FX57 JFV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is FX57 JFV safe to buy?

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