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LT08 SVK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,937 mi
Last recorded55,937 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 SVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 54,615 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 54,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 51,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 49,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,378 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre Feathering Inner Edge

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,975 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre has worn unevenly inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has worn unevenly inner shoulder

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,499 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,634 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,520 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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LT08 SVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LT08 SVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT08 SVK registered?

LT08 SVK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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