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LK08 DPZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,844 mi
Last recorded200,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 200,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 190,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 177,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 171,836 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Mar 2021 171,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Mar 2020 167,085 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,679 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2018 157,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner edges slight wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,663 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,404 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,746 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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LK08 DPZ 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 87.5%.

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 LK08 DPZ, 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 LK08 DPZ registered?

LK08 DPZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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