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LY08 XBW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,813 mi
Last recorded158,813 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 158,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 152,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,967 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 104,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,829 miles

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

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 XBW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

LY08 XBW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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