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AD57 DLF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,729 mi
Last recorded184,729 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 184,729 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 184,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 175,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 168,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 169,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 165,844 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion of outer sill.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 163,622 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,694 miles

Front very slight damp at shocks and front wish bone bushes slight worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,107 miles

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,871 miles

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

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2013 95,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,745 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,788 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,788 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 46,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

AD57 DLF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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