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FY08 FJZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,071 mi
Last recorded232,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 232,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2025 224,731 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2024 215,540 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 215,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 208,165 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 208,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 202,231 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2021 198,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside steering rack slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2021 198,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside steering rack slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 195,841 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2020 195,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2019 190,357 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2018 184,820 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

steering rack slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2017 179,612 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 174,187 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 169,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 161,357 miles

both front tyres wearing low

inner front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre low air pressure

rear brake pads worn near limit

wear and knock in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 153,068 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside steering rack slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Feb 2013 153,064 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside steering rack slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,508 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,234 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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FY08 FJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 FY08 FJZ, 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 FY08 FJZ registered?

FY08 FJZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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