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VO08 FDM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,465 mi
Last recorded131,465 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 FDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 99,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,978 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,974 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,617 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,617 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,850 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,124 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 35,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and has a nail on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,971 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 28,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 20,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 8 May 2013 12,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 10,547 miles

both front tyre treads starting to perrish

Pass 29 Apr 2011 8,444 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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VO08 FDM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO08 FDM, 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 VO08 FDM registered?

VO08 FDM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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