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KS57 WSK

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 81,290 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 74,731 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,128 miles

Both front strut top bearing stiff/sticking under operation

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,764 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to the underside obscuring the view of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,512 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 29,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 25,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,431 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 WSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

KS57 WSK is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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