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LY08 JEJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,575 mi
Last recorded105,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 JEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,575 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear end under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2025 102,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,421 miles

Various Suspension components corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,278 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 89,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,367 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged obstruction

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged obstruction

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 70,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 70,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,238 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,122 miles

engine warning light on.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,806 miles

both rear tyre treads perishing but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,619 miles

all 4 tyre have cracked treads, but do not constitute a failure, although replacement is advised

Fail 10 Jun 2013 29,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyre have cracked treads, but do not constitute a failure, although replacement is advised

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,223 miles

offside front tyre perished between tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JEJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

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