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LK57 AVF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

187,188 mi
Last recorded187,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 AVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 187,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 152,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2016 152,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,287 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre rear seat belt stuck

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear brake sticking

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 122,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre rear seat belt stuck

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Offside Rear tyre cracking & tread 3mm approx

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,770 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,534 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,697 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,746 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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LK57 AVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 LK57 AVF, 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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LK57 AVF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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