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L77 AVO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,278 mi
Last recorded53,278 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 AVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,278 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,731 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 33,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 33,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 26,691 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,972 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,091 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,010 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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L77 AVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L77 AVO, 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 L77 AVO registered?

L77 AVO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is L77 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 AVO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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