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AD57 DCX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,281 mi
Last recorded123,281 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 123,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,963 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,952 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 108,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

central stop light inoperative

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,354 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,247 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,221 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,788 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 71,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded sections on brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,879 miles

Both rear brakes binding, and nearside rear disc appears 'overheated'

Nearside front steering tie rod worn

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,601 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 47,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 33,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,215 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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AD57 DCX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AD57 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

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

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