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CV08 LHR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,327 mi
Last recorded184,327 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 184,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 184,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 170,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 145,469 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 145,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + binding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to wire (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ecu light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 120,216 miles

under covers fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded and wear lip

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,949 miles

ecu light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,949 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ecu light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 50,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,822 miles

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

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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CV08 LHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CV08 LHR, 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 CV08 LHR registered?

CV08 LHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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