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PO56 LEY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,377 mi
Last recorded145,377 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 LEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 134,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 108,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,825 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 92,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 84,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,278 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner side,o/s/r tyre worn on the inner side,o/s/r break disc is slightly pitted or scored,n/s/r break disc slightly pitted or scored and under trays fitted not aallowing all components to be tested.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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PO56 LEY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PO56 LEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO56 LEY registered?

PO56 LEY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PO56 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO56 LEY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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