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AM08 LZH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,293 mi
Last recorded192,293 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 192,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 179,059 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 179,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 166,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 153,614 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 153,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift from fixing

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift from fixing

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,909 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,199 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 LZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

AM08 LZH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AM08 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LZH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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