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EJ57 JWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,556 mi
Last recorded181,556 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 JWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 181,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 181,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 160,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 160,722 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,216 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,715 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 25 Oct 2018 153,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre stop light (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,578 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 126,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,202 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise unable to complete full inspection of rear seatbelts due to childs seats fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,900 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside door mirror missing

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,470 miles

Nearside 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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EJ57 JWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ57 JWW, 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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EJ57 JWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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