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LD08 ZLZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,989 miles

Nearside Rear Damage/cut to tyre not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Beam image poor

Offside Rear Steel fixing in tyre tread(repairable

Strong Advise:Nearside c/v boot weeping/partially split and requires attention

Tyre pressures appear low

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,960 miles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,237 miles

Nearside wing mirror and surround requires attention

Nearside wing mirror cracked/damaged

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,237 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres devoid of tread inner edges

Nearside wing mirror and surround requires attention

Nearside wing mirror cracked/damaged

Perishment to nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,150 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)

O/S/R seat belt not checked child seat fitted

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2011 28,150 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/S/R seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZLZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

LD08 ZLZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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