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DS57 BBE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,566 mi
Last recorded211,566 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 211,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various suspension componants corroded/bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2024 197,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTY /CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2024 197,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi slight leak + exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 182,876 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 168,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 154,593 miles

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

Damage to body o/s no sharp edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 154,593 miles

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

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

Damage to body o/s no sharp edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,789 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users vapour at tick over (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front anti role bar ball joint cover cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2019 143,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 131,607 miles

Central Rear Upper BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Fail 28 Sep 2017 131,561 miles

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

Central Rear Upper BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,636 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,696 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,297 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,297 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,804 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 80,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,657 miles

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

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

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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DS57 BBE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 BBE, 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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DS57 BBE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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