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KS57 EUW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 EUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 133,046 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 133,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low n/s/f sensor rod insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,862 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,397 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s rear and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nailed x 2 by chalk marks ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,371 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,371 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,707 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,437 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,753 miles

both front tyres low

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,886 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,231 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 82,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 23 Dec 2010 69,794 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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KS57 EUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KS57 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

KS57 EUW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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