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AM08 LZB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,776 mi
Last recorded115,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,861 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,861 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,650 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 101,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,165 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 22 Apr 2015 74,324 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,722 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 LZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

AM08 LZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AM08 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LZB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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