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LV57 KYA

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,329 mi
Last recorded267,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 KYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 267,329 miles

boot only opens from the inside

crack to offside of windscreen but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Jan 2016 267,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot only opens from the inside

crack to offside of windscreen but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Feb 2015 256,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 256,798 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 243,516 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in steering coloum upper bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 243,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

slight play in steering coloum upper bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 235,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 235,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 190,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 190,903 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 146,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 146,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 102,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 55,353 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,353 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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LV57 KYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV57 KYA, 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 LV57 KYA registered?

LV57 KYA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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