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LD08 VVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 103,090 miles

both lower arm console bushes perished/worn

Fail 15 May 2024 103,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both lower arm console bushes perished/worn

Pass 23 May 2023 101,108 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,375 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 99,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front inner offside brake pad looks close to min (limited vision)

rear brake pads wearing low on linings

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus age related cracks 2014 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,849 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight age cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 44,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres just on legal limit

offside front tyre 6 years old

rear tyres 6 years old

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2014 37,895 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres just on legal limit

offside front tyre 6 years old

rear tyres 6 years old

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS side repeater lens damaged light still working correctly at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smeery

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,122 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 VVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LD08 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

LD08 VVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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