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LY57 MXU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,531 mi
Last recorded156,531 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 156,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 144,650 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,880 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,180 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,724 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 MXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

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

Is LY57 MXU safe to buy?

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