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CV08 LJY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,753 mi
Last recorded157,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 157,753 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 15 Jul 2021 157,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2020 157,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 155,960 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 155,955 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,718 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 141,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,937 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,564 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LJY 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 75%.

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 CV08 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

CV08 LJY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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