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KS57 XFE

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,805 mi
Last recorded133,805 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 XFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,805 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2018 133,805 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet cannot be opened, items not inspected (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,797 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,287 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 113,287 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,937 miles

both rear tyres are castleated on inner shoulder 225/40/18 92Y

emissions are too clean to regester

engine oil was not regestering on dipstic

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,995 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,117 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 XFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

KS57 XFE is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is KS57 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 XFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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