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LG08 WEV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,210 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 107,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,170 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 93,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,442 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 79,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,512 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 3 Sep 2013 65,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,520 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 WEV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

LG08 WEV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is LG08 WEV safe to buy?

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