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LY08 AEK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,131 mi
Last recorded82,131 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 82,131 miles

Offside Front Outer cv pin hole

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

Fail 16 May 2026 82,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer cv pin hole

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

Pass 6 May 2025 66,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect @ limit (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

belly pan and floor covers fitted

dent n/s sill

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot but not yet to fail criteria

Fail 6 May 2025 66,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect @ limit (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

belly pan and floor covers fitted

dent n/s sill

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 7 May 2024 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 48,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil below minimum level

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 37,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil below minimum level

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,223 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight washer ineffective (not hitting headlight)

Fail 19 Jun 2018 33,223 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight washer ineffective (not hitting headlight)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,489 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,714 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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LY08 AEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY08 AEK, 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 LY08 AEK registered?

LY08 AEK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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