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RJ08 LGZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

382,362 mi
Last recorded382,362 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 382,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR indicator becoming pale (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 382,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating OS stop light too dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR indicator becoming pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 333,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 297,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 219,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 219,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 143,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 115,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,591 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,589 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 LGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGZ, 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 RJ08 LGZ registered?

RJ08 LGZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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