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VA08 FKX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,290 miles

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))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,301 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,301 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,428 miles

nsf tyre worn low on inside edge

osf tyre worn very low inside egde

rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front bottom arm rear bushs starting to crack

noise from steering when lock to lock

offside & nearside rear brake discs pitted & corroaded

offside & nearside rear bump stops split

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,445 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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VA08 FKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA08 FKX, 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 VA08 FKX registered?

VA08 FKX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is VA08 FKX safe to buy?

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