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LC57 YEF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 YEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 58,487 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,249 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 56,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,757 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 YEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC57 YEF, 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 LC57 YEF registered?

LC57 YEF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is LC57 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 YEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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