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DG57 VKE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 133,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 128,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 128,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,766 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 119,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,225 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,699 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,032 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre radial cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,238 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 36,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,646 miles

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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DG57 VKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 DG57 VKE, 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 DG57 VKE registered?

DG57 VKE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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