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KS57 XDH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 XDH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 115,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear outer seat belt holder plastic cover broken

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear outer seat belt holder plastic cover broken

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,440 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,847 miles

Centre stop lamp has 2 (of 12) bulbs not working.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 97,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre stop lamp has 2 (of 12) bulbs not working.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone balljoint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,666 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2017 74,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated/split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,965 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside wing repeater lense broken

Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,774 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside wing repeater lense broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,015 miles

handbrake lever stiff to release

Fail 10 Feb 2011 22,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake lever stiff to release

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 XDH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

KS57 XDH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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