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FY58 FKA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 FKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 157,333 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen But Not Greater Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Out Of The 4 Position Lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil Level On Minimum

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 157,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 Out Of The 4 Position Lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil Level On Minimum

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 226,872 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bothside front outer c.v gaiters seeping grease should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also inner sills, chassi rail and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

center section exhaust clamp braking should replace

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 218,717 miles

Nearside Front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 209,894 miles

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

oil seeping , from the back of the engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,736 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,520 miles

Nearside Front binding

Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,648 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 107,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,726 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,048 miles

Nearside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,850 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,709 miles

both rear tyres worn and stepped on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,023 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FY58 FKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 FY58 FKA, 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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FY58 FKA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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