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LM08 VHE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,154 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,778 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,157 miles

front+rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,632 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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LM08 VHE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LM08 VHE, 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 LM08 VHE registered?

LM08 VHE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is LM08 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 VHE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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