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KS57 EXC

2008 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,453 mi
Last recorded149,453 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 EXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 149,453 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle with suspension components corroded and brake pipes joins corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 149,452 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear back box broken and system corroded with major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle with suspension components corroded and brake pipes joins corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,187 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 114,102 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,921 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,904 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,453 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 32,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,146 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 25,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,576 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 EXC is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,781cc 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 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 EXC registered?

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

Is KS57 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 EXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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