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KS57 XBL

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,188 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,398 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 96,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,256 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,926 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,576 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,768 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 XBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

KS57 XBL is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is KS57 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 XBL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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