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DS57 WUG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,855 mi
Last recorded147,855 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,855 miles

Central Front engine and body covers

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 147,846 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills/ possible full sills? .covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak advise bump stopsalso deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both full outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect h7 fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop donut debonding (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 141,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 139,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner and outer edges 225/50 17 @4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 @3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,384 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 101,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Diff seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Diff seal slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,077 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,526 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,958 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,958 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bump stops perished

Fail 27 Dec 2012 74,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,864 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,772 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)

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 WUG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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