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LY57 MXH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,457 mi
Last recorded84,457 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,985 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,989 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 129,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2010 45,774 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre has small cuts to outer edge but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,831 miles

N/S rear tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

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 MXH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

Is LY57 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 MXH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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