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LG08 UMW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 127,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 90,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 82,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,910 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nails in both rear tyres

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres heavily worn on inner edge and perishing/cracking advise replacing soon

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 71,899 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nails in both rear tyres

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres heavily worn on inner edge and perishing/cracking advise replacing soon

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,607 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

O/S/R light lens damaged

O/S/R reflector lens damaged

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 68,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner egde

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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

O/S/R light lens damaged

O/S/R reflector lens damaged

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

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S side repeater loose

O/S/R light cluster damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,223 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S side repeater loose

O/S/R light cluster damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 50,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

approx 3mm left on front tyres

damage to front number plate

Pass 3 May 2013 42,995 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 42,993 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

very heavy pitting on front inner brake discs

Pass 2 May 2012 38,045 miles

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 May 2011 28,801 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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LG08 UMW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LG08 UMW, 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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LG08 UMW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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