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SO57 LNC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,458 mi
Last recorded160,458 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 160,458 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 156,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,607 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 151,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 151,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 146,743 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

door unlock button not working

Fail 29 Aug 2019 146,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

door unlock button not working

Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions plate defaced

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,357 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION ON SOME ITEMS

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION ON SOME ITEMS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,743 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,743 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,282 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,280 miles

o/s/r tail light lense holed. (BUT NO SHARP EDGE)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch/cable tight

o/s/r tail light lense holed. (BUT NO SHARP EDGE)

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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SO57 LNC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO57 LNC, 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 SO57 LNC registered?

SO57 LNC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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