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PL08 FNT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

345,636 mi
Last recorded345,636 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 345,636 miles

COOLANT LEAK

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 328,589 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 327,570 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 213,026 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 212,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 199,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 194,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,863 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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PL08 FNT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PL08 FNT, 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 PL08 FNT registered?

PL08 FNT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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