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DA08 LNU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,114 mi
Last recorded164,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 LNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 164,114 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 161,153 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

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

Offside Rear shocker dust shield missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 161,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

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

Offside Rear shocker dust shield missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 161,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2024 149,463 miles

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

rear shockers x2 dust cover missing

Fail 12 Jun 2024 149,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shockers x2 dust cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 137,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 127,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 107,088 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 107,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,071 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,350 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DA08 LNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA08 LNU, 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 DA08 LNU registered?

DA08 LNU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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