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69,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly de-laminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (strong advisory) (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, slightly worn/ scored, nearside showing signs of overheating. pads on nearside worn more than offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de - laminating (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder has a cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly de-laminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (strong advisory) (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, slightly worn/ scored, nearside showing signs of overheating. pads on nearside worn more than offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de - laminating (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm + wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm + wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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L888 DES is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 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 L888 DES, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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L888 DES is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2018.
Is L888 DES safe to buy?
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