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LV08 OCK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,086 mi
Last recorded167,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 167,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 167,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 167,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear cracked & worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 158,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 157,088 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 144,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,792 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 126,792 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly cracked & worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 98,749 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly cracked & worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,961 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 68,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,323 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,111 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,690 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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LV08 OCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LV08 OCK, 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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LV08 OCK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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