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LV58 YMS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 YMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,857 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 113,837 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 108,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2019 108,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2018 99,442 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2018 99,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 89,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,244 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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LV58 YMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV58 YMS, 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 LV58 YMS registered?

LV58 YMS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is LV58 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 YMS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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