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K9 FJJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,858 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,438 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,590 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,272 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,958 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,388 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,237 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,073 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 42,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,095 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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K9 FJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K9 FJJ, 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 K9 FJJ registered?

K9 FJJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is K9 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 FJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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