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KY08 LJO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,020 mi
Last recorded133,020 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 LJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 133,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. 205/55 16. 2025. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 133,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT SEATED CORRECTLY. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE. 205/55 16. 2025. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16. 2025. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. 205/55 16. 2025. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,734 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,960 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS+NS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,873 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 71,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,150 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,149 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 64,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,508 miles

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

n/s/f inner cv gaiter small leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,639 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

Pass 28 May 2013 50,589 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,758 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,730 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack on tread pattren

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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KY08 LJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KY08 LJO, 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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KY08 LJO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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