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LH08 AWR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,803 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 88,801 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 77,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to seperate , still readable advisory

front number plate starting to seperate , still readable advisory

off side front trye has ply or cords exposed advisory

Fail 10 Apr 2014 43,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate starting to seperate , still readable advisory

front number plate starting to seperate , still readable advisory

off side front trye has ply or cords exposed advisory

off side rear tyre has ply or cord exposed advisory

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,547 miles

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

age cracks in both rear tyres & uneven wear

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,427 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 28,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,108 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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LH08 AWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LH08 AWR, 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 LH08 AWR registered?

LH08 AWR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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