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LM08 VHX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 166,852 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 166,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 159,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out plus out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 159,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out plus out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 152,762 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 152,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 143,998 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,501 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 128,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 114,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 101,347 miles

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 88,857 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 77,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pad and disc wear

Pass 28 May 2014 64,488 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,581 miles

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

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 VHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

LM08 VHX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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