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LS08 CFM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,376 mi
Last recorded68,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 CFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,376 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,317 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine /covers under trays fitted

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

non-obligatory mirror missing

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,742 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 50,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,596 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray /under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2017 37,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray /under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,877 miles

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,574 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread pattern.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,947 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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LS08 CFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LS08 CFM, 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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LS08 CFM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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