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AK57 PXM

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,836 mi
Last recorded192,836 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 PXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 192,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 171,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 171,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 149,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 149,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 129,592 miles

Centre Front to rear brake pipes have manufacturers cover so cannot be visually inspected.

Fail 24 May 2016 129,592 miles

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

Centre Front to rear brake pipes have manufacturers cover so cannot be visually inspected.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has play

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has play

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

Spare tyre low on pressure

Spare tyre low on tread

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,864 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has play

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has play

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

Spare tyre low on pressure

Spare tyre low on tread

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,516 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,516 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs badly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,189 miles

osf head lamp top mounting broke but still secure

Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,189 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf head lamp top mounting broke but still secure

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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AK57 PXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK57 PXM, 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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AK57 PXM is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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