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KW57 MXS

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,470 mi
Last recorded104,470 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 MXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,060 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2021 89,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 88,262 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

engine oil on min

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,781 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

engine oil on min

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre at 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,597 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,597 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,319 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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KW57 MXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW57 MXS, 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 KW57 MXS registered?

KW57 MXS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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