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AX57 CYG

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,021 mi
Last recorded232,021 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 CYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 232,021 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 219,297 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside upper tail lamp not working

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,419 miles

Offside headlamp dull

Fail 30 Oct 2017 206,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres inside edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlamp dull

Pass 8 May 2017 195,731 miles

Offside head lamp dull

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 179,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 169,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2016 169,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 158,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 142,625 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,436 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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 30 Oct 2013 88,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,503 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,602 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,574 miles

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split open .

Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split open .

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,585 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AX57 CYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX57 CYG, 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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AX57 CYG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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