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R15 LVJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,622 mi
Last recorded134,622 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 LVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,871 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,196 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front wipers starting to smear

rear bump stops perished and starting to split

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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R15 LVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R15 LVJ, 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 R15 LVJ registered?

R15 LVJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is R15 LVJ safe to buy?

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