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LX08 XML

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,229 mi
Last recorded127,229 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 127,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 119,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,988 miles

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge low in places

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge low in places

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,396 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,898 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 XML is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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