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LO08 EZB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,134 mi
Last recorded164,134 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 EZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 164,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,899 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 141,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 135,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bush detached from linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 129,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 121,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 114,092 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,779 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,941 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads low

Pass 6 May 2015 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 56,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2013 49,007 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 40,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 29,512 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 29,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LO08 EZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO08 EZB, 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 LO08 EZB registered?

LO08 EZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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