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HT57 APU

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,340 mi
Last recorded134,340 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 APU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,340 miles

front tyres getting low on tread and all tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,340 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres getting low on tread and all tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 121,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine/undercovers fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,342 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear pushes perished/splitting

engine/undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 103,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear pushes perished/splitting

engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,802 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,628 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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HT57 APU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT57 APU, 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 HT57 APU registered?

HT57 APU is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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