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DL57 JPX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 JPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 158,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,627 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 143,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 136,960 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,117 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated but all pads in good condition

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On the same level as the rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 113,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear nail/screw in N/S/R tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2018 106,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear nail/screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,203 miles

Front brake discs very corrodded inner faces

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3-4mm

Nearside Rear shockabsorber fallen down

Offside Front tyre bald inside

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud down

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,816 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SCREE BUT DOES NOT AFFECT DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,664 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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DL57 JPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DL57 JPX, 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 DL57 JPX registered?

DL57 JPX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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