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MJ57 ZVS

2008 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

297,942 mi
Last recorded297,942 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 297,942 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play steering /suspension components

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2017 297,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play steering /suspension components

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

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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MJ57 ZVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ57 ZVS, 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 MJ57 ZVS registered?

MJ57 ZVS is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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