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KS57 EFN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,682 mi
Last recorded161,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 EFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 161,682 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

x2 front bushes slightly worn-rear axle corroded-x2 rear boot struts slightly worn-o.s side repeater operating 50%

Fail 21 May 2025 161,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

x2 front bushes slightly worn-rear axle corroded-x2 rear boot struts slightly worn-o.s side repeater operating 50%

Pass 22 Jan 2024 157,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 141,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,367 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boh rear lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear of engine undertray insecure

slight brake pad noise from o/s rear wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,740 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,360 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,360 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,024 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,321 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,838 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 26,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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KS57 EFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS57 EFN, 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 KS57 EFN registered?

KS57 EFN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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