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AD57 EKZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,313 mi
Last recorded198,313 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 EKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 198,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2021 198,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2020 191,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 181,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 167,305 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 167,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine fuel treatment added (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 147,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 147,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,626 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges both

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,060 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,642 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

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 EKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

AD57 EKZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is AD57 EKZ safe to buy?

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