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LX57 YDG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,326 mi
Last recorded153,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 153,326 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 151,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 151,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 136,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front suspension rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside rear tyre inside tread starting to wear low.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 136,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front suspension rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside rear tyre inside tread starting to wear low.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,531 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,587 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 95,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,137 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,975 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,059 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 51,984 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,524 miles

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

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 YDG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LX57 YDG, 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 LX57 YDG registered?

LX57 YDG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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