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MT08 FEO

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

276,788 mi
Last recorded276,788 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 276,788 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 270,077 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 270,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 270,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 27% (3.7.B.6b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 239,348 miles

Front and rear shockers, reduced dampening effect

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 239,348 miles

Front and rear shockers, reduced dampening effect

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 204,660 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 204,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 174,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 137,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 106,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 24 May 2013 106,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,942 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,350 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 88,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to offside sill

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,986 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 53,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,651 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 181 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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MT08 FEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT08 FEO, 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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MT08 FEO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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