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PY08 LWT

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,132 mi
Last recorded138,132 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 138,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 138,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom./rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom/rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail/in/tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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PY08 LWT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY08 LWT, 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 PY08 LWT registered?

PY08 LWT is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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The MOT history for PY08 LWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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