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LD57 VLF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 VLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 130,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 130,186 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front fog lights not working

offside front cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 3 Feb 2025 124,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front fog lights not working

offside front cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 22 Feb 2024 121,504 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 121,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 116,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,401 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged, not affecting output of light.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,401 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged, not affecting output of light.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,670 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,604 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 50,604 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge , has a cut and nail in the tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner edge and has a cut

Pass 25 May 2017 36,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 years old (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 years old (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 9,893 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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LD57 VLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD57 VLF, 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 LD57 VLF registered?

LD57 VLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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