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LS08 UGN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 May 2019 129,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,777 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 114,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,850 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,850 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,612 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,583 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,782 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 UGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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