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LC57 YDE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,305 mi
Last recorded177,305 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 YDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 168,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 154,668 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 154,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 130,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 130,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 112,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack inner track rod arm joint has play

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,310 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 99,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,101 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

We tried to adjust the headlamp from right hand dip to left hand dip but lever would not move.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,426 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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LC57 YDE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LC57 YDE, 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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LC57 YDE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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