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L333 WHT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,702 mi
Last recorded167,702 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 WHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 167,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 159,188 miles

Both front discs worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 159,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front discs worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 149,340 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 149,340 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 139,459 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 129,839 miles

undersealed

Pass 8 May 2021 123,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,389 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 53,954 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,790 miles

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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L333 WHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L333 WHT, 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 L333 WHT registered?

L333 WHT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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