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DS57 KZW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,141 mi
Last recorded109,141 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 KZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,067 miles

general corrosion under the body

Pass 25 May 2023 87,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 82,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,524 miles

rear discs slight worn and lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,072 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 73,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,902 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,410 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has slight buldge on outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,117 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DS57 KZW, 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 DS57 KZW registered?

DS57 KZW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DS57 KZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 KZW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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