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KA57 VDJ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,236 mi
Last recorded206,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 VDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 206,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 188,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 170,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,003 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 149,003 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,499 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,047 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 30,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KA57 VDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KA57 VDJ, 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 KA57 VDJ registered?

KA57 VDJ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is KA57 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA57 VDJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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