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AU08 LVG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,048 mi
Last recorded151,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,410 miles

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

Front post under bonnet slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays and engine overs fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,487 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,094 miles

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

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,435 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,704 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,183 miles

offside front tyre worn

windscreen has damage not obscuring drivers view

Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres worn

windscreen has damage not obscuring drivers view

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU08 LVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU08 LVG, 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 AU08 LVG registered?

AU08 LVG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 LVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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