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LD08 VUY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,759 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 87,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,527 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,191 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 40,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,888 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,303 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

various covers fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,054 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

S light damage too NS sill

Fail 29 Mar 2016 25,054 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

S light damage too NS sill

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,563 miles

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,518 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,470 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 VUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

LD08 VUY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 VUY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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