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AM08 LYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,208 mi
Last recorded215,208 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 215,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 196,276 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bearing - both - Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - rear worn / movement - ( slight ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack parts and components has slight play inner and outer - both - all - ( slight ) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 196,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake pad warning light - ( all pads and sensor ordered by customer - including abs - pads wiring loom - both - 4 ) (3.4.1c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn - all (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside - both required (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ( 50% approx limit ) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ( screen wash required ) (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - outer full panels front wing - both doors - full sill - ( sharp / displacement of original body fitment ) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer wiper - worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated under hood - release cable and bracket - corroded / stiff - ( greased ) (8.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight movement - Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot / linkage / corroded - both - ( worn / movement / out of line - slight ) (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush pin bearing - both - Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - rear worn / movement - ( slight ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% bulb replacement / cluster replacement required - ( Rear position lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack parts and components has slight play inner and outer - both - all - ( slight ) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 187,169 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 179,478 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 170,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 162,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 141,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 141,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 125,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 128,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,305 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,939 miles

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

Nearside inner CV gaitor leaking grease

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,933 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside inner CV gaitor leaking grease

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,437 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 LYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LYG, 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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AM08 LYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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