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AM08 LXY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,293 mi
Last recorded143,293 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,293 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 143,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 139,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 110,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,367 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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AM08 LXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM08 LXY, 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 AM08 LXY registered?

AM08 LXY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AM08 LXY safe to buy?

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