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AD57 PWZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

256,234 mi
Last recorded256,234 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 256,234 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 256,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 243,948 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 243,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 234,291 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 234,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 225,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 225,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 208,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 208,126 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 208,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 188,359 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slight roughness in operation

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread separation

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops perished and shocker shrouds insecure

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

offside rear 2nd side light inop

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 167,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 167,842 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 148,948 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 130,468 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,137 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,501 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 54,501 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner 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 PWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

AD57 PWZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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