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KS57 SOA

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,275 mi
Last recorded148,275 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 SOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 148,275 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 148,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 143,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 138,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened D bush slight crackes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 134,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 12,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,739 miles

rear tyre treads worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,824 miles

fuel contamination around fuel filter

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,967 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,908 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,674 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 SOA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

KS57 SOA is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is KS57 SOA safe to buy?

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