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SY58 LCP

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 LCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 163,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 163,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 154,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2022 146,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 142,558 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,888 miles

Clutch biting point very low

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn slightly and cracking

Offside rear side light inoperative but more than 50% working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,722 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside rear side light inoperative but more then 50% working

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,210 miles

Rear tyres perished

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover in poor condition

Offside Rear light lens has a crack in it.

Offside Rear shock absorber cover in poor condition.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,256 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,839 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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SY58 LCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY58 LCP, 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 SY58 LCP registered?

SY58 LCP is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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