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MA08 FMV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,109 mi
Last recorded182,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 182,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 182,109 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 176,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 175,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 171,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 139,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MA08 FMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA08 FMV, 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 MA08 FMV registered?

MA08 FMV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MA08 FMV safe to buy?

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