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YG58 LBO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

275,815 mi
Last recorded275,815 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 275,815 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 275,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner as marked with white chalk (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked as marked with white chalk (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 244,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 213,056 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate in instrument panel (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 169,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 126,550 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,274 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

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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YG58 LBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG58 LBO, 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 YG58 LBO registered?

YG58 LBO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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