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KS57 ZLY

2008 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 126,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 114,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,293 miles

Presence of diesel on top of fuel filter housing, no obvious active leak.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 103,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Presence of diesel on top of fuel filter housing, no obvious active leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to see. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders especially the inner. Also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,359 miles

nearside front outer CV gator split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,509 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,881 miles

all four tyres, are splitting on the face

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,314 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 ZLY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

KS57 ZLY is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is KS57 ZLY safe to buy?

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