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LV58 YMY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 YMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 158,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 140,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

1 of 3 nearside tail lights out

Crash damage offside front corner

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,108 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 122,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,191 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,912 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,406 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,438 miles

both front brake discs worn pads 50% worn

both rear shocker covers insecure

n/s rear tyre very badly worn inner edge strong advise

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,290 miles

Nearside Rear Damper shroud insecure

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low tread worn edges

Pass 30 Dec 2013 50,348 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 38,481 miles

205/55/16 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,481 miles

205/55/16 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

LV58 YMY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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