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DN57 MVR

2008 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 MVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,771 miles

ADVISE OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OS SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING BUT STILL WORKS AS IT SHOULD

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,872 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKED OR WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,807 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear shock absorber bump stops split & worn

Fail 10 Nov 2023 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear shock absorber bump stops split & worn

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,230 miles

both rear & o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

front lower arm mount bushes split & perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

rear shock bump stops split & worn

Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,945 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,040 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn little low on inner edges

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber dust cover poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,581 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,227 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,706 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,421 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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DN57 MVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc 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 DN57 MVR, 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 DN57 MVR registered?

DN57 MVR is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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