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LJ08 PSY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,470 mi
Last recorded181,470 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 181,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 157,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,019 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 119,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,443 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 92,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 92,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 83,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads are low

o/s/r tyre is low on edges

Fail 20 May 2016 83,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads are low

o/s/r tyre is low on edges

Pass 16 May 2015 73,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smeary.

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished.

Pass 24 May 2014 59,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,420 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 PSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PSY, 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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LJ08 PSY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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