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RJ08 LGG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,229 mi
Last recorded171,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 171,229 miles

rear frame and others suspension components are corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 171,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear frame and others suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 170,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear suspension mountings, arms, springs and frame corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,982 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 167,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 165,626 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 165,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,871 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 160,871 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 156,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,917 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 145,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,773 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded plug connection hanger (6.6.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 144,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,100 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 115,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 97,400 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 97,400 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ08 LGG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RJ08 LGG, 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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RJ08 LGG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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