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PF08 LSN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,098 mi
Last recorded259,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2019 259,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2019 259,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2018 252,094 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 252,094 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 242,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 233,187 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 10 Sep 2016 233,186 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing BOLT DAMAGED (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 12 Apr 2016 223,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing views

Pass 8 Sep 2015 214,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VEIW

Fail 8 Sep 2015 214,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VEIW

Fail 10 Mar 2015 205,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 205,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 185,680 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 185,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 164,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 134,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 100,276 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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PF08 LSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF08 LSN, 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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PF08 LSN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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