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KS57 ZKH

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,789 mi
Last recorded185,789 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 185,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill re welded and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 185,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 175,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 175,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 165,318 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 165,315 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 156,327 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 141,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 136,890 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,207 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,207 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,614 miles

rear bump stops split.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,419 miles

Very slight play in both front lower arm rear most bushes.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 58,419 miles

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

Very slight play in both front lower arm rear most bushes.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,528 miles

slightly corroded front discs.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,452 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,188 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 ZKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

KS57 ZKH is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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