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LG08 WFH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 124,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 124,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Small radiator leak

Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,189 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2023 96,533 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,442 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,438 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,874 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 84,301 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2017 76,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 45,401 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 33,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2012 26,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,478 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 WFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

LG08 WFH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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