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KS57 EVL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 135,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 135,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,124 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 129,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 113,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut Nail in tyre (4.1.D.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,055 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,126 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 52,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 12,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 12,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 7,203 miles

child seats fitted in o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 31 Dec 2010 708 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 EVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KS57 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

KS57 EVL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is KS57 EVL safe to buy?

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