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LX08 XMK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 136,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 130,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 130,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,482 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 124,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal long possible air in system (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 113,444 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Round tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal long possible air in system (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,097 miles

Front Bonnet hold open stay missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 72,463 miles

front exhaust has slight leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,057 miles

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust system has slight leak of gases

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 60,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,008 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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LX08 XMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LX08 XMK, 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 LX08 XMK registered?

LX08 XMK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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