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KS57 EZO

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,730 mi
Last recorded130,730 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 130,730 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 128,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (oe) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to mishape. 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 128,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Stop lamp within output also reduced. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on style. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Within wing mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (oe) (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to mishape. 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,940 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,546 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,931 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 EZO is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EZO, 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 EZO registered?

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

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