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PF08 LSX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,279 mi
Last recorded165,279 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 165,279 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 156,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 156,078 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,970 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 105,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,970 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,776 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,579 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 LSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PF08 LSX, 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 PF08 LSX registered?

PF08 LSX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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