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MV08 FXW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,960 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,939 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,779 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,780 miles

Body damage to N/S/F door,sill and wing panels!

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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MV08 FXW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV08 FXW, 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 MV08 FXW registered?

MV08 FXW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is MV08 FXW safe to buy?

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