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AD57 CXU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

209,130 mi
Last recorded209,130 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 209,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 186,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 176,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 156,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear supension bump stops perrished

Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear supension bump stops perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,920 miles

all four tyre worn to 3mm

front brake pad warning light stay on

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tyre worn to 3mm

front brake pad warning light stay on

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,251 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear bumpstops broken

front discs lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2013 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear bumpstops broken

front discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,772 miles

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AD57 CXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AD57 CXU, 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 AD57 CXU registered?

AD57 CXU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AD57 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 CXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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