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AN08 LGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 LGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake back plates corroding

o/s/r tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 102,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,671 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaitor deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,671 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f anti roll bar link gaitor deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

slight lip on front brake discs

surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

slight lip on front brake discs

surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,487 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,989 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working staying illuminated after switched off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,980 miles

n/s/r indicator discouloring

slight fluctuation o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r indicator discouloring

slight fluctuation o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,383 miles

both front tyres edge wear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads wear

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,933 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,933 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected smashed (1.9.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 68,445 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,558 miles

front pads low

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,718 miles

offside rear tyre has a plug fitted

rear tyres on limit

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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AN08 LGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AN08 LGZ, 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 AN08 LGZ registered?

AN08 LGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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