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FX57 JHF

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,695 mi
Last recorded189,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 189,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 189,691 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired bolts not tight (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 179,114 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 179,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,834 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 109,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,629 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,310 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 JHF 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 FX57 JHF, 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 JHF registered?

FX57 JHF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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