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MT08 FFS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,413 mi
Last recorded167,413 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 167,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

checked in wet condition

Pass 10 Dec 2022 166,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 166,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 159,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 152,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 152,966 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,105 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,105 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 133,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,449 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,077 miles

front tyres slight perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 118,074 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres slight perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,920 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,894 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,755 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

screw in offside rear tyre and pressure low

stonechips in front screen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,955 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre in poor condition

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 FFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

MT08 FFS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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