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LY08 PZM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 139,811 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 139,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 109,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 109,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,017 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 68,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,950 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 47,595 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,868 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 PZM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LY08 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

LY08 PZM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LY08 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 PZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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