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LG08 WCU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,289 mi
Last recorded190,289 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 190,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,121 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 118,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,863 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside stoplamp dim

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,985 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 11,985 miles

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

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 WCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG08 WCU, 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 LG08 WCU registered?

LG08 WCU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 WCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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