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FH57 ZTS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

253,437 mi
Last recorded253,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 ZTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 253,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear subframe showing advanced signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2022 253,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear subframe showing advanced signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 221,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 205,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 205,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine and gearbox mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 175,324 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 30 Jul 2019 175,292 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2019 172,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 158,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 158,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,470 miles

front brake pads approx 5000 miles left

Pass 9 Apr 2016 139,250 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 139,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 124,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 104,337 miles

advise both rear shocks outer shrouds have broken away and dropped down

o/s/r indicator slighly white in colour

Pass 3 Apr 2011 92,407 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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FH57 ZTS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH57 ZTS, 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 FH57 ZTS registered?

FH57 ZTS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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