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LJ58 FKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,900 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 135,994 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 135,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 119,962 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 114,069 miles

corrosion to front brake discs inner face

fuel filter housing corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 114,069 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs inner face

fuel filter housing corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 104,365 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 83,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 36,000 miles

Front discs corroded and lipped slightly

Front tyres worn low on edges. 225/40zr18

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

Rear tyres worn on inner.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,597 miles

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/R bumper reflector broken

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,098 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 9,932 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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LJ58 FKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ58 FKX, 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 LJ58 FKX registered?

LJ58 FKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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