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OY08 FVC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,994 mi
Last recorded105,994 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 FVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 105,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,194 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers lose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers lose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 85,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,376 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 67,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,005 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,456 miles

n/s/r sidelight upper in/op

n/s/r stop light dim [bulb]

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,565 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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OY08 FVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY08 FVC, 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 OY08 FVC registered?

OY08 FVC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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