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EN57 VWG

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,667 mi
Last recorded124,667 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 124,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,429 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center stop light not working

o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

o/s number plate bulb

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 115,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" Flat blade.. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,646 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,646 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,637 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,585 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2016 88,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,009 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,223 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,399 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,994 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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EN57 VWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN57 VWG, 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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EN57 VWG is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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