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SO08 FSE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,938 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 73,701 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 64,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & gaiter deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,644 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,489 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 34,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 22,143 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,715 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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SO08 FSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SO08 FSE, 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 SO08 FSE registered?

SO08 FSE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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