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LJ58 FKZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,160 mi
Last recorded169,160 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 169,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 156,610 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 156,610 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both side light s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 144,185 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,710 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 120,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic covers fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Plastic covers fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,061 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Hadlex casing oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog ligt insecure

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

Rear bump stops perished

Tyres saw toothing and distorting

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,918 miles

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

exhaust clamp poor

too clean for smoke print out

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,866 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

scratch down drivers side of car

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,478 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,478 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 40,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LJ58 FKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LJ58 FKZ, 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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LJ58 FKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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