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RJ08 LHF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

239,644 mi
Last recorded239,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 239,644 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 231,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 217,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 214,949 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 209,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 199,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 177,643 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 162,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 162,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Jul 2015 162,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,961 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 146,770 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are worn on ear edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,191 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 131,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,248 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT REMOVED

Fail 4 Jul 2013 102,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F inner wing cover loose at rear

Taxi owner name missing on N/S

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 89,841 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 88,492 miles

Brake disks lipped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2012 88,492 miles

Brake disks lipped

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

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 65,262 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 65,262 miles

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

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 LHF 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 72%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

RJ08 LHF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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