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RE08 LHR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

turbo/intercooler pipe adrift

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,452 miles

Headlamp aim not tested head lamp adrift (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

turbo/intercooler pipe adrift

Pass 29 May 2019 89,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades worn and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack off side but felt not adversely;y affect forward view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 89,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades worn and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack off side but felt not adversely;y affect forward view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,652 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pads appear half worn

Pass 26 May 2017 73,517 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 67,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,736 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 50,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,115 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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RE08 LHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE08 LHR, 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 RE08 LHR registered?

RE08 LHR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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