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KM57 ZDZ

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

243,628 mi
Last recorded243,628 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 ZDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 243,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 235,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2021 235,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2019 231,221 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 231,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 215,204 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Slight play in the OSF & NSF suspension arms

Slight play in the front & rear anti roll bar links & D bushes

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Fail 20 Dec 2018 215,204 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Slight play in the OSF & NSF suspension arms

Slight play in the front & rear anti roll bar links & D bushes

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Pass 2 Dec 2017 196,019 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,351 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover adrift

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper cover adrift

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,337 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover adrift

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper cover adrift

Pass 3 Dec 2015 156,892 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 156,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 145,903 miles

exhaust smoking when cold-o/s/r/ lens daqmaged-front deiscsc worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 120,177 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KM57 ZDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KM57 ZDZ, 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 KM57 ZDZ registered?

KM57 ZDZ is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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