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GX57 KWU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,000 mi
Last recorded151,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 KWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2016 151,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes worn.

n/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly in places.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,065 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,844 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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GX57 KWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX57 KWU, 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 GX57 KWU registered?

GX57 KWU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is GX57 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX57 KWU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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