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AD57 HFX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

344,524 mi
Last recorded344,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 344,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 334,031 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 334,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 299,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 299,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 252,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 206,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmision test passed but close to upper limit.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 206,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmision test passed but close to upper limit.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 177,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 176,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 144,875 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,816 miles

60% wear on rear brake pads

both front tyres low

both rear shock bump stops cracked

front discs corroding and lipped

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 HFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

AD57 HFX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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