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MT08 FFG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,283 mi
Last recorded77,283 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 61,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 54,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,526 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 4,416 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 FFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MT08 FFG, 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 MT08 FFG registered?

MT08 FFG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is MT08 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 FFG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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