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LV57 KYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,635 mi
Last recorded165,635 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 KYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,892 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorber casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear O/S/R disc back plate corroded and rusted through

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,886 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres worn to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorber casings very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear O/S/R disc back plate corroded and rusted through

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,958 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 137,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Just starting to leak grease - replace soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,342 miles

Rear Brakes moderately worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,342 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes moderately worn

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has surface splits in the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has surface splits in the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 72,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,564 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,754 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,543 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 KYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV57 KYG, 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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LV57 KYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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