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DA57 OAW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 OAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 101,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,812 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 94,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms on

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms on

Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre between 2-3mm in places and cuts on outer side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2023 79,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre between 2-3mm in places and cuts on outer side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,025 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 75,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,374 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,499 miles

Rear washer jet not working

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 50,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,748 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,027 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,456 miles

front discs slightly 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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DA57 OAW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA57 OAW, 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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DA57 OAW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2008.

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