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KS57 ZHN

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,190 mi
Last recorded118,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,190 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 118,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,471 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 8 Jul 2025 113,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs show wear

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,139 miles

o/s/r shocker cover deterioted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,685 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,815 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,237 miles

Advise plastic engine cover & under covers present at time of test

Advise slight drag from rear brakes, and possible slight noise nsr wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,460 miles

Advise uneven wear nsr tyre inner edge

Advise uneven wear osr tyre inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 38,460 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise uneven wear nsr tyre inner edge

Advise uneven wear osr tyre inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,536 miles

oil leak top of engine near brake fluid reservoir.

rear tyres unevenly worn.(saw tooth)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,699 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 ZHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZHN, 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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KS57 ZHN is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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