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LY57 MXP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,848 mi
Last recorded116,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,848 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear only 50% working

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 105,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear only 50% working

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,602 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,102 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 117,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 117,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 32,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,036 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 MXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

LY57 MXP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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