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LO08 ZPV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 41,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,064 miles

Offside Front brake binding slight

Pass 19 Jul 2022 40,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 38,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,431 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,537 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 30,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,121 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres feathered on inside edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 11,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LO08 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

LO08 ZPV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is LO08 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 ZPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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