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VE08 LVA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2022 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 106,483 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 106,444 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

T.P.M.S indicating low tyre pressure

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

T.P.M.S indicating low tyre pressure

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 85,354 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 85,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,083 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 77,053 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 67,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 59,164 miles

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre stepped inner tread

offside front brake disc scored on inner face

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and stepped inner tread

Pass 29 May 2014 43,357 miles

Front tyre inner treads slightly stepped

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 35,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,568 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low inner and very stepped inner tread

offside rear tyre stepped inner tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,020 miles

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

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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VE08 LVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE08 LVA, 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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VE08 LVA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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