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LY57 MXF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 117,974 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 117,974 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,296 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,112 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,631 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 38,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 111,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,337 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 5,422 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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LY57 MXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LY57 MXF, 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 LY57 MXF registered?

LY57 MXF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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