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LJ58 MCK

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,440 mi
Last recorded149,440 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 149,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,325 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 136,207 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,384 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 125,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 106,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,610 miles

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

corrosion on all brake discs

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

damp at offside front suspension leg

nearside front rear wheel arch cover adrift

Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted but not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front axle rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

corrosion on all brake discs

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

damp at offside front suspension leg

nearside front rear wheel arch cover adrift

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber plastic dust cover not fully secure.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full view of underboby.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tread.

Nearside Rear on 4.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread,but wearing inner edge,void of tread on inner edge.

Nearside Rear shockabsorber plastic dust cover not fully secure.

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full view of underboby.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,411 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MCK, 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 LJ58 MCK registered?

LJ58 MCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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