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DG57 VKH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,642 mi
Last recorded175,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 175,642 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2018 175,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 175,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 169,236 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile device holder ()

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 May 2017 169,223 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile device holder ()

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 May 2016 118,752 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 May 2016 118,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken from system (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 May 2015 80,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,523 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edges!!!

Fail 31 Mar 2012 65,764 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edges!!!

Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,229 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,229 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,602 miles

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

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

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 VKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

DG57 VKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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