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SE57 LYO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,403 mi
Last recorded181,403 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 LYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2013 181,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front coil spring incomplete but still seated adequately

Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front steering arm/rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,019 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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SE57 LYO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SE57 LYO, 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 SE57 LYO registered?

SE57 LYO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is SE57 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 LYO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE57 LYO have outstanding finance?

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