MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside inner cv boot split
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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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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