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LB57 SKF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 91,535 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 91,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 82,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2018 52,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer deep cut in tyre wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2018 52,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer deep cut in tyre wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,361 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,931 miles

Nearside Front deep cut in tyres outer wall

Offside Front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 41,931 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp damage (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front deep cut in tyres outer wall

Offside Front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,678 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 20,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LB57 SKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB57 SKF, 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 LB57 SKF registered?

LB57 SKF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LB57 SKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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