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LX57 YCY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

207,703 mi
Last recorded207,703 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 YCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 207,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 194,483 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 194,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 173,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 159,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,919 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 116,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,844 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,837 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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LX57 YCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 LX57 YCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX57 YCY registered?

LX57 YCY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is LX57 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 YCY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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