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KS57 EXB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,203 mi
Last recorded113,203 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 EXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 113,203 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 110,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,033 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Fail 30 Dec 2021 106,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,221 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 29 Dec 2020 99,220 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,608 miles

Offside Front Inner bonnet release handel broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner bonnet release handel broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 63,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,845 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,868 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)

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 EXB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

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

Is KS57 EXB safe to buy?

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