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LD08 VUX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 106,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,011 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum mark

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear bumpstops perished

Pass 18 May 2018 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 56,187 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 56,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 46,241 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 46,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 38,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,432 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,819 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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LD08 VUX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 LD08 VUX, 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 LD08 VUX registered?

LD08 VUX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is LD08 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 VUX 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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