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LG08 WDK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,244 mi
Last recorded195,244 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 195,244 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

center exhaust clamp corroded away.

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2018 184,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2017 171,101 miles

offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,691 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 109,691 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,939 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 78,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,148 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres 3mm.

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge.

offside rear lamp lense cracked.

wishbone lower bushes worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,234 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

offside rear lamp cracked.

slight play on wishbone rear bushes.

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 WDK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WDK, 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 WDK registered?

LG08 WDK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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