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LJ08 FPE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,418 mi
Last recorded170,418 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 170,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 151,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 145,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 145,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 132,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2021 120,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,974 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 108,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,385 miles

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorber dust cover/casing insecure/damaged

Nearside Front wishbone lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside front wishbone rear bush slightly weak but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front soft inner wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/bump stop deteached (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover /bump stop detached (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front soft inner wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/bump stop deteached (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover /bump stop detached (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre very heavily worn on inner edge STRONGLY recommend replacement

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,989 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are worn to tread bars

both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

signs of both front wheel arch liners rubbing wheels

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,791 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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LJ08 FPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ08 FPE, 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 LJ08 FPE registered?

LJ08 FPE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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